What is social and emotional learning (SEL)?
Back to topThink of a young person in your life. What skills will they need to achieve their hopes and dreams? Chances are, you just named social and emotional skills – like staying motivated, communicating effectively, practicing curiosity, and working with others to solve problems. Social and emotional learning, or SEL, helps develop the skills we need for life. Learn more about SEL here.
How can SEL nurture skills like empathy? Hear from Jason, a parent in Ohio.
Back to topHere more real stories about the impact of SEL from real families here.
3 things for parents to know about social and emotional learning:
Back to top- Social and emotional learning is a foundation for many of our most pressing priorities: SEL helps young people – and adults – learn and practice skills that set them up for academic success, fulfilling careers, healthy relationships, and responsible civic engagement.
- The research is clear: Social and emotional learning in schools leads to positive outcomes, including better academic performance, and decreases in stress and anxiety.
- There’s no one-size-fits-all approach: Social and emotional learning brings families, schools, and communities together to make sure every child has caring relationships and what they need to learn, grow, and thrive.
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