| By: Jordan Posamentier Trends in Social-Emotional Learning Research and Funding There’s a growing trend to integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) into the existing spectrum of education issues and challenges. See what’s new and how Committee for Children is addressing the topic. Read More
| By: Committee for Children Annual Advocacy Day – A Success! On Wednesday, February 8, 2017, Committee for Children held their annual Advocacy Day. In spite of snow, sleet, and rain (no flooding or pestilence, thankfully), CFC took a hearty crowd of 20 people to meet with 34 legislators and/or their staff. We were very lucky to have a number of young people go with us this year as well; they are always the stars of the show!Read More
| By: Committee for Children Why Empathy Alone Won’t Stop Bullying Did you know that people who bully often know exactly how their targets will feel when they bully them? It’s important to understand what empathy is and what next-steps are required to influence positive outcomes in bullying situations.Read More
| By: Kim Gulbrandson Why Kindness Matters “I experience kindness daily because I lead life with a positive perspective.” When my friend told me this, she reminded me how easy it is to go about our days without thinking of the little acts of kinRead More
| By: Kim Gulbrandson Putting the Tennessee Social and Personal Competencies and School Counseling Standards into Action Hello, Tennessee school counselors and leaders! Are you looking for ways to easily incorporate the Tennessee Social and PeRead More
| By: Committee for Children Introducing ParenTeen Connect: A New Resource for Parents and Teens Being a teen—or raising one—can be a wild ride. ParenTeenConnect.org is a place where parents and teens can communicate, connect, and break through on tough topics. It’s free, online, shares real stories, and has real solutions.Read More
| By: Kelly Doscher Advancing Child Well-Being: Introducing Jordan Posamentier, Senior Manager of Policy & Advocacy Introducing our new senior manager of Policy & Advocacy, Jordan Posamentier, who will lead the charge in developing policies that support the whole child—from social-emotional learning (SEL) to child protection and bullying prevention.Read More
| By: Joan Cole Duffell Forging the Connection Between Social-Emotional Learning and Education Equity When schools commit to promoting SEL, they’re positioned to engage education stakeholders and to create a safe, equitable, engaging school climate. Read how.Read More
| By: Carolyn Hubbard Partners in Estonia Champion SEL Our team of volunteers began exploring options to develop social-emotional competence in kids in the best possible way. Second Step immediately stood out.Read More
| By: Committee for Children Support Tree: Who’s Safe to Ask for Help—Activity Grades EL–3—When it comes to personal safety, children need to know who to go to for help. In this free activity teachers, parents, and guardians help students name the people in their lives who they can go to when something’s not quite right.Read More