Bullying Prevention Program Garners High Ratings from Federal Agency Steps to Respect: A Bullying Prevention Program now listed in National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices SEATTLE – The US Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced that <a…<></a…<> Read More
Youth Gather for Safer Internet Day Seattle-based nonprofit joins ConnectSafely.org to help make the Web a safer place for kids SEATTLE – It’s a paradox we’re all too familiar with: The Internet can be both a wonderful tool and a risky place, especially for children and youth. What better way to make it safer than to bring youth into the conversation?… Read More
New Research Director to Further Work in Social-Emotional Learning Seattle-based nonprofit hires Tia Kim, Ph.D., to lead research and program development SEATTLE – Developmental psychologist Tia Kim, Ph.D., has recently accepted… Read More
Social-Emotional Learning Helps Prevent Bullying New article shows research link between better social skills and bullying prevention SEATTLE – More research is showing that social-emotional learning (SEL) can be an effective tool in bullying prevention, according to an article recently published in the peer-reviewed journal Theory into Practice. The article, titled…Read More
When Does Bullying Begin? The foundations for bullying are laid sooner than we think SEATTLE — News stories about bullying often involve middle school or even high school students. But is that really when these negative behaviors start? Research indicates that the answer is “no,” which is why a new bullying prevention program released this…Read More
Chicago Public Schools Pioneering Comprehensive Supports for Students’ Diverse Social and Emotional Needs New mini-documentary by Committee for Children highlights CPS focus on social-emotional learning in the classroom Read More
New Law Will Protect Children of Washington State Governor signs bill to prevent sexual abuse, trafficking Olympia – Lawmakers and child advocates are gathering at the Washington State capitol today to witness Governor Jay Inslee sign <a…<></a…<> Read More
Teachers the World Over Face the Same Issues Social-emotional skills prepare all students for school, life Seattle – Psychologists, researchers and educators from around the globe will gather in Seattle early next week to discuss the importance of teaching social-emotional skills to children of all cultures. The meeting will be hosted by nonprofit Committee for Children, who developed the Read More
Making Social Skills Every Child’s Primary Language Second Step program’s Spanish translation increases accessibility of crucial skills Seattle – More and more experts agree that social-emotional learning (SEL) is vital to children’s education and to their success later in life, and Seattle-based nonprofit Read More
Second Step Early Learning in Northeast Michigan This press release comes to us from our friends at the Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency (NEMCSA), who are about to do an amazing Second Step early learning implementation, thanks to a generous grant they just received. They sent us the story and photo below to tell us a bit more about it. Congratulations, NEMCSA! Read More