Committee for Children Launches Mind Yeti* App for Kids and their Adults Committee for Children, the global leader of research-based social-emotional learning curricula, today announced the launch of Mind Yeti, a free app designed to help kids calm down, focus, go to sleep, and connect better with the people around them. Read More
Committee for Children Applauds Bill to Combat Chronic School Absenteeism Committee for Children recently commended Representatives Tim Ryan (D-OH) and Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA) for introducing legislation to combat chronic school absenteeism, a widespread problem nationally and particularly in Washington State. Read More
Committee for Children and Oregon Abuse Advocates and Survivors in Service Present: “TELLING: Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Step into the Light” Committee for Children and Oregon Abuse Advocates and Survivors in Service (OAASIS) are proud to present TELLING: Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Step into the Light, in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. The play features seven true stories of courageous adult survivors who reveal pain and secrecy, but ultimately, hope. Read More
Committee for Children Hires New COO and CTO Committee for Children, the Seattle-based, global leader in evidence-based social-emotional learning education, announced the expansion of its executive management team with the appointments of John Hults as chief operating officer and Mike Harrington as chief technology officer. Read More
Committee for Children, Leigh Steinberg & Anti-Bullying Experts H.E.A.R. Launch National Coalition to Combat Bullying in Schools Committee for Children, famed sports agent Leigh Steinberg, and H.E.A.R founder, Jimmy Shafe, are joining with bullying prevention expert Dr. Susan Swearer to form Project HEAR Us Foundation. The foundation will be enlisting high school athletes, artists, and other student leaders as instructors of research-based anti-bullying solutions and raising the awareness, engagement, and funding for anti-bullying programs in schools. Read More
Committee for Children Honored by The Children’s Trust The Children's Trust Massachusetts honored Committee for Children with the Partnership Award at their annual A View from All Sides Conference for parenting education and family support in Boston. Read More
Committee for Children and The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning to Host Congressional Briefing MEDIA ALERT: Committee for Children and CASEL will be hosting a congressional briefing to discuss the importance of employability skills in Washington, DC on September 14. Read More
Georgia Division of Family and Children Services—Office of Prevention and Family Support Increases Focus on Committee for Children’s Second Step Social-Emotional Learning Program The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services—Office of Prevention and Family Support recently awarded over $500,000 dollars in grants to schools throughout the state looking to implement Committee for Children’s Second Step Social-Emotional Learning program. Read More
Get Your Mind Ready With Mind Yeti* Committee for Children's newest innovation is here! Mind Yeti™ is a mobile responsive web app that delivers mindfulness activities to help kids and their adults settle the “hubbub.” Read More
Generals, Business Executives, and Educators Agree: Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is Key to Success for All Kids, According to New Committee for Children Ebook Committee for Children announced the publication of a one-of-a-kind thought leadership collection of opinions and viewpoints, from a dynamic and diverse group of leaders, on how social-emotional learning can help children succeed in school, the workplace, and life, enhancing and enriching their lives. Read More