New Initiative Strives to Erase Bullying in a Generation
Schools would be led through a process that would help determine what strategies would work best in their environment to fundamentally change students' bullying behavior. Read Full Post >
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June 05, 2013
June 03, 2013
Obama Presses for Mental-Health Care for Students, Cutting Its Stigma
As part of the launch of a national dialogue on mental health, the president noted that violence and mental health problems are not necessarily closely linked. Read Full Post >
May 28, 2013
Some Calif. School Ratings Would Hinge on Climate, Discipline
In a revamped version of an NCLB waiver application, nine California districts would rate schools heavily on social and emotional factors and school climate. Read Full Post >
May 22, 2013
Why One Chicago School Won't Close: Social-Emotional Learning
More than 50 schools were recommended for closure, but Marcus Garvey Elementary was taken off the list because of its strong community support and its social and emotional learning efforts. Read Full Post >
May 14, 2013
Teachers Endorse Social-Emotional Lessons; But Subject Lacks Priority
A majority of teachers say it's very important for schools to work on developing students' social and emotional skills, results from a new nationally representative survey show. Read Full Post >
May 09, 2013
Bill Would Shift Federal Money to Social and Emotional Programs
A proposed change to ESEA would allow money set aside for teacher and principal training to be used specifically for social and emotional learning programs. Read Full Post >
May 06, 2013
Social, Emotional, Behavioral Lessons in District Race to Top Plans
The 16 Race to the Top district winners will pair with community partners to work on social, emotional, and behavioral lessons. Read Full Post >
March 18, 2013
New Briefs Connect School Climate to Bullying, Dropouts, More
A new set of briefs on topics including bullying, dropout prevention, and inclusion present the latest in research and best practice for effective school climate reform. Read Full Post >
March 07, 2013
School Policies Show Promise, Problems in Providing Mental Health Care
Local school policies can get in the way, but there is promise in training for teachers and in schools' emphasis on social-emotional learning. Read Full Post >
February 28, 2013
Ed. Dept. Tells Schools to Address Teen Sexual Violence
The Education Department tells schools how they can address gender-based violence that can affect students' academic performance. Read Full Post >
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