New in Paperback
The Handbook of Social and Emotional Learning: Research and Practice. (Oct. 2016) Learn more.
November 2016
Monthly Archives
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ASCD Policy Priorities: A bright future for SEL.
ASCD quarterly publication focuses on social and emotional learning. (Fall 2016) Learn more.
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A new initiative from Random Acts of Kindness and Discovery Education
“Discover kindness in the classroom.” (Nov. 2016) Learn more.
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NSBA publishes college/career toolkit
The National School Boards Assn. offers a toolkit for college and career readiness. Goal: Build the human potential of each student. (Nov. 2016) Learn more.
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Washington Post: Oakland superintendent chosen for D.C.
Antwan Wilson, who has led the Oakland schools in support of SEL, has been chosen to head the Washington, D.C. district. (Nov. 2016) Read more.
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Tacoma News-Tribune: Yale program teaches middle schoolers
RULER helps kids cope with emotions and reduces suspensions. (Nov. 2016) Read more.
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The Atlantic: Civics lessons from the 2016 election
Using the election and its outcome to explain America’s history and politics to students. (Nov. 2016) Read more.
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Greetings Collaborator Network!
We are thrilled at the response from our first newsletter and are committed to making this an added value to the field. As such, we encourage you to invite your friends and colleagues to join! If you know someone who may be interested in joining the Collaborator Network, please forward them this newsletter so they can Sign up here.
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United Way Education Summit
Jo Salazar, CASEL’s manager of practice, led a workshop about CASEL’s work in Chicago’s Marshall Square neighborhood as part of the Nov. 3 Chicago United Way Education Summit. The session highlighted how SEL is a proactive approach for students who may experience or already have experienced trauma. Speakers from CASEL’s Supportive School Communities Project presented on how implementing systemic SEL in four pilot schools is helping students to be resilient. (Nov. 2016)
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U.S. Department of Education publishes guidelines
For Title IV, Part A of ESSA that underscore the importance of a well-rounded education, which includes social and emotional learning. Read more.
