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.
October 14-16, 2020, Chicago, Ill.
The 74 Featured Interview: CASEL President and CEO Karen Niemi.
Karen highlights the importance of strategies to sustain high-quality social and emotional learning in schools, with a focus on promoting adult SEL. The interview is based on the premise that SEL is "the next frontier" in education.
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Resources from districts where SEL programs, practices, and policies are working.
