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Learning Is Social & Emotional

In this blog, hosted by the Aspen Institute National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development, multiple voices shared lessons learned and difficulties encountered for supporting students’ comprehensive learning and development. This blog is no longer being updated, but you can continue to explore these issues on edweek.org by visiting our related topic pages: social-emotional learning.

Education Opinion What Is the Healthy Afterschool Movement?
Three ways that the burgeoning healthy afterschool movement can be a leader in incorporating social, emotional, and academic development, as explained by Daniel Hatcher.
Learning Is Social & Emotional Contributor, August 9, 2018
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Education Opinion A Holistic Approach to Student Success
Relationships matter for a child's education--including the relationships between teachers and staff, principals and parents, and schools and the community.
Learning Is Social & Emotional Contributor, August 7, 2018
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Education Opinion States Are Stepping Up to Support Social and Emotional Learning
In 2011, just one state had adopted K-12 standards for social and emotional learning. Now more than a dozen states are on board, and their numbers are growing.
Linda Dusenbury, August 3, 2018
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Education Opinion To Teach My Students, I Had to Learn First
Her class was disruptive, energetic, and often disrespectful. Then she started asking about their lives, and everything changed.
Learning Is Social & Emotional Contributor, August 1, 2018
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Education Opinion Practice What You Preach: 3 Steps to Elevate Youth Voice
Everybody talks about engaging and empowering young people. But how do you actually put that talk into practice?
Sooah Rho, July 30, 2018
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Education Opinion How After-School and Summer Programs Can Turn a Student Around
Elev8 Baltimore sees the impact relationships and out of school time programs have on one student's life.
Learning Is Social & Emotional Contributor, July 26, 2018
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Education Opinion Making the Shift to a Trauma-Informed School
Understanding students' backgrounds and frequently checking in on them can make a huge difference. A Nashville principal describes his school's trauma-informed approach.
Mathew Portell, July 24, 2018
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Education Opinion In School and Out, Relationships Matter
Neuroscience confirms that kids need strong, positive, supportive relationships to thrive in their education.
Learning Is Social & Emotional Contributor, July 20, 2018
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Education Opinion 5 Ways to Introduce Students to the Workplace
Every student deserves a shot at developing workforce skills and getting real work experience. Eshauna Smith of Urban Alliance explains how to provide that opportunity.
Learning Is Social & Emotional Contributor, July 18, 2018
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Education Opinion 5 Reasons Why Social-Emotional Learning and After-school Are the Perfect Match
Social, emotional, and academic development don't have to stop at the end of the school day, explains Bridget Laird of WINGS for Kids.
Learning Is Social & Emotional Contributor, July 16, 2018
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Education Opinion Why School Climate Should Be Every Principal's Top Priority
New research shows that principals' greatest impact on student achievement comes through improving school climate. Ross Wiener shares how educators can act on this finding.
Ross Wiener, July 12, 2018
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Education Opinion Why Science Says School Is Boring
Neuroscience can help us understand why students are disconnected from classwork -- and how to get them back on track.
Learning Is Social & Emotional Contributor, July 10, 2018
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Education Opinion Why We Can't Have Social and Emotional Learning Without Equity
Social and emotional learning and equity are big, amorphous terms. But when properly understood, they can work together to support all students.
Learning Is Social & Emotional Contributor, July 6, 2018
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Education Opinion 4 Ways Large Urban Schools Can Improve School Climate
At a large elementary school in East Atlanta, social-emotional learning is producing real results, boosting staff engagement and improving school climate.
Learning Is Social & Emotional Contributor, July 2, 2018
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