Social and Emotional Learning Has Never Been More Important—or More Difficult WSJ interviewed Committee for Children’s Interim CEO about how the organization is adapting its SEL programs to fit the new virtual environment. The article highlights the importance of social-emotional learning in today’s climate.Read More Read More at The Wall Street Journal
6 Strategies for Teaching SEL Remotely Contributed piece by Research Scientist Dr. Tricia Maas about strategies for educators nationwide to effectively teach social-emotional learning virtually.Read More Read More at eSchool News
Resource Discovery: Committee for Children’s “The Imagine Neighborhood” Podcast Series Military Families article featuring The Imagine Neighborhood podcast and the importance of emotional intelligence as a free kid-friendly resource for families. Read More Read More at Military Families Learning Network
Pandemic Tantrums? Enter the Robot Playmate for Kids Family & tech column about socially-assistive robots featuring Committee for Children’s latest SEL smart toy that helps children calm down and regulate their emotions during times of stress.Read More Read More at The Wall Street Journal
A Facilitator’s Guide to Remote and Socially Distanced SEL Instruction in Out-of-School Time Contributed piece co-authored by Research Scientist Dr. Tricia Maas, and Austin YMCA Executive Director about tips for providing research-based SEL support in the out-of-school time environment. Read More Read More at National AfterSchool Association
9 Ways to Boost Social-Emotional Learning Post-COVID Tips for administrators and teachers from Committee for Children’s mental health expert about integrating social-emotional learning and relationship-building to the curriculum as students return to school.Read More Read More at District Administration
9 Everyday Things To Do To Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids HuffPost interviewed The Imagine Neighborhood podcast host Scotty Iseri about ways to help children understand their feelings and develop a high EQ.Read More Read More at HuffPost
Pitting Mental Health Against Safety, National Leaders Point to SEL in School Reopening Debate Education Dive interviewed Committee for Children’s policy expert Jordan Posamentier about a new joint report with CASEL suggesting that state education agencies also recognize the increased need for SEL support. Read More Read More at Education Drive
Why Slower School Supports Students’ Social-Emotional Health District Administration chats with Committee for Children’s researcher Mylien Duong and implementation expert Juliet Kandel about focusing on students’ social and emotional well-being before tackling learning loss.Read More Read More at District Administration
As Districts Inch Toward Reopening, What Are Their Biggest Social-Emotional Needs? VP of Marketing and Client Relations, Andrea Lovanhill, talks to EdWeek about the social-emotional needs of districts as COVID-19 restrictions lift and schools begin to reopen.Read More Read More at EdWeek Market Brief