Bystander Power: Teaching Kids To Stand up Against Bullying Committee for Children senior research scientist and bullying prevention expert, Jasmine Williams, PhD spoke with ParentMap about a secret tool to help prevent bullying: Bystander Power, the ability to recognize, refuse, and report bullying.Read More Read More at ParentMap
Teacher Tips: How to Reduce Screen Time When School Is Online EdWeek reporter chats with teachers on the ground about ways to reduce screen time and highlights Committee for Children’s new kids & family podcast The Imagine Neighborhood as an audio alternative for elementary-aged students.Read More Read More at Education Week
Study: In 28 Districts, Middle and High School Students Lose More Than a Year of Learning Due to Suspensions The 74 Million chatted with Sr. Research Scientist Mylien Duong about the loss of instructional time and learning loss due to suspensions and disciplinary actions in middle school and high school.Read More Read More at The 74 Million
Dr. Jasmine Williams talks National Bullying Prevention Month Good Day Atlanta interviewed Committee for Children senior research scientist and bullying prevention expert Jasmine Williams, PhD about the Captain Compassion anti-bullying campaign and strategies to prevent racially-motivated bullying.Read More Read More at Good Day Atlanta
4 essentials of SEL success in online learning Research scientist, Tricia Maas, Ph.D. offered District Administration strategies for offering SEL in remote settings and how administrators should set clear expectations for implementing online SEL with teachers.Read More Read More at District Administration
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