Why Healthy Discourse Starts in Our Classrooms Young people are full of potential. They’re passionate, driven, and eager to contribute to their communities. They’re also up against some serious challenges.Read More
Delivering on the Promise of Education with SEL This New School Year As we embark on a new academic year, I am optimistic and excited for the opportunities ahead. Back-to-school season is not just a time for students to return to their studies, but also a moment for us to reflect on our shared mission of fostering the safety and well-being of children through social-emotional learning and development.Read More
Educate Families with Hot Chocolate Talk® Child Protection Tools During National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Committee for Children’s Hot Chocolate Talk® campaign is here to help you engage your students’ families with free child protection resources.Read More
Stronger Together in 2023 Recently, I sat down with a few educators who lead SEL efforts for their school communities. In this short video, you’ll see highlights of that conversation where we discussed their experiences in the classroom and how SEL can make a difference. Read More
Bullying Prevention Superhero Captain Compassion® Returns with a New Adventure With student safety and success on the line, Committee for Children’s bullying prevention superhero Captain Compassion needs your help to activate students’ and families’ upstander power.Read More
This School Year, Care for Student and Educator Well-Being As you welcome students back to school, I want to share these free SEL resources to support you in caring for the well-being of children and educators.Read More
Take Action: Kids Deserve to Be More Than Just Okay We’ve developed a short video that gives families a look into how social-emotional learning is taught in classrooms and how, by teaching foundational life skills at school and at home, we can help our kids thrive and be more than just okay.Read More
Happy New Year Happy New Year! I hope you were able to spend meaningful time with loved ones during the start of the winter season. These past two years have been filled with many unpredictable moments. As we begin another new chapter, one element remains the saRead More
Captain Compassion® Is Back! Committee for Children is excited to introduce the 2021 installment of the Captain Compassion® bullying prevention comic series. This engaging, educational resource is designed for children and adults to read and discuss together.Read More
Back-to-School Resources to Foster A Positive Classroom Environment As the pandemic continues and we approach another school year, our collective passion and dedication to supporting children’s social, emotional, and academic needs keep us grounded. Read More