Just after the Slater Middle School advanced band hit the final notes of Brant Karrick’s “Spy Chase” Thursday night in the school gymnasium, there was a brief silence. The moment was followed by a ...

Imagine you’re a student-athlete just starting out in a team sport. Your opponent is winning, the spectators are loud, there are only a few minutes left, and you’re feeling a lot of pressure. Your ...

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is an integral part of today’s schools. Through SEL, students learn how to manage and regulate their emotions, identify and work through tough feelings, and serves as a ...

Social-emotional learning (SEL) is a crucial component of education, helping students develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal skills. SEL is essential for students of all ages, ...

I will be the first person to tell you that investing in explicit social and emotional instruction is critical to student success. My own research rigorously documents this evidence base. But what’s ...