The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) defined SEL more than two decades ago. Today, we collaborate with leading experts and support districts, schools, and states nationwide to drive research, guide practice, and inform policy.
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CollaborationThrough research, practice, and policy, we collaborate with thought leaders to equip educators and policymakers with the knowledge and resources to advance social and emotional learning in equitable learning environments so all students can thrive.
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Play: Time Is NowSEL is how children and adults learn to understand and manage emotions, set goals, show empathy for others, establish positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.
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New SEL Survey: Principals are more ready than ever. Ready to Lead: A 2019 Update of Principals’ Perspectives on How Social and Emotional Learning Can Prepare Children and Transform Schools follows up on a 2017 report of principals. Principals stand ready to bring systemic, schoolwide SEL to their schools, but they need greater support from state and district leaders.
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Resources from districts where SEL programs, practices, and policies are working.
