As schools receive an influx of dollars for COVID-19 recovery efforts, the topic of social-emotional learning has taken center stage. With the pandemic exposing gaps in the monitoring and assessment of students’ social-emotional health, schools are being encouraged to implement programs to better serve students and promote enhanced mental well-being. However, with an abundance of […]
A 2021 article published by Ashley Cullins of Conscious Discipline titled “Using ESSER Funds for SEL Initiatives” brings to light the importance of maintaining a focus on social-emotional learning (SEL) as our students and schools recover from traumatic personal and academic impacts of COVID-19. The analysis also cites support from the National Education Association (NEA) […]
By Kevin Brown As schools across the country begin to reopen, the focus has shifted to how districts and educators can facilitate recovery for schools, and more importantly, students. Uncertainty regarding the magnitude of instructional learning loss abounds and many leaders are developing plans to tackle any exacerbated learning gaps while also asking themselves […]
by Kevin Brown Stephen Elliott, Pui-Wa Lei, Christopher Anthony, and James DiPerna of SSIS CoLab conducted a research study regarding the benefits of concurrent screening of social emotional learning (SEL) skills and emotional behavior concerns (EBC). They were able to identify a more accurate, holistic understanding of a child’s social emotional well-being enabled through the […]
By Kevin Brown Social-Emotional Development and Student Outcomes Longstanding debate has taken place over what should be considered appropriate qualifiers of a “good” high school. Districts flaunt their proficiency levels, schools display the various ribbons and accolades they receive, and parents seek to find the largest offerings of AP, Honors, and IB courses. However, based […]
