Social-Emotional Learning
How schools can help children learn to understand and manage their emotions, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions
See also: Life Skills
Student Well-Being
How One District Uses Sports to Teach SEL and Build Better Teammates
A California district turned to sports to help students build connections with each other and their school.
Federal
Ed. Dept. Says SEL Can 'Veil' Discrimination. What Does This Mean for Schools?
A document from the Education Department flags social-emotional learning—a once bipartisan education strategy—as a means of discrimination.
Teaching Profession
Video
‘It’s Not All Rainbows and Butterflies’: SEL in the Early Grades
A veteran teacher reflects on how the classroom (and the kids) have changed, and on what's needed to fix education.
Student Well-Being
Video
These Simple Classroom Exercises Can Improve Student Behavior
Incorporating yoga and mindfulness practices in the classroom has helped these students recover from the trauma of Hurricane Helene.
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Student Well-Being
Are Today's Students Less Independent? Depends on Who You Ask
Most teachers say students' declining ability to direct their own learning and advocate for themselves hurts academic achievement.
Student Well-Being
3 Tips for Building Independent Thinkers Who Can Manage Their Emotions
An educator and an expert discuss ways to strengthen students' social-emotional skills.
Student Well-Being
K-12 Essentials Forum
Social-Emotional Learning 2025: Examining Priorities and Practices
Join this free virtual event to learn about SEL strategies, skills, and to hear from experts on the use and expansion of SEL programs.
Classroom Technology
Q&A
How a District's Embrace of Esports Is Transforming Special Education
Esports can help build 'soft skills' such as collaboration and teamwork, for students in special education, one district leader says.
Student Well-Being
Quiz
Quiz: What Educators Really Think About SEL in Classrooms
What do K-12 educators think about the SEL in schools? Take our quiz to test your knowledge.
Student Well-Being
From Our Research Center
What's Behind the Falloff in Social-Emotional Learning for Teens
Surveys from the EdWeek Research Center find that districts' focus on SEL is back down to pre-pandemic levels.
Student Well-Being
Download
How Schools Can Teach Students to Manage Their Behavior and Emotions (DOWNLOADABLE)
Experts share practical tips on how to teach students to manage their emotions and behaviors.
Special Report
Social-Emotional Learning 2025: New Priorities Emerge
Schools are using social-emotional learning to address growing concerns about students' behavior and ability to think and act independently.
Student Well-Being
Elementary Students Can’t Manage Their Emotions. What Schools Can Do to Help
Many teachers say kids' coping skills are not as good as they used to be.
