SEL & Mindset
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is the deliberate commitment to including a framework of essential skills and dispositions that complement academics but historically have not been a part of curricular design. Learners acquire and effectively apply the skills necessary for self-regulation or managing and talking about emotions, forming relationships, setting goals and demonstrating empathy during their learning.
Designing Learning Models that Put People First
Technology in education should enhance relationships and agency, not replace them. Teachers and meaningful connections drive deeper learning.
How Learner-Centered Environments Are Keeping Educators in the Field
Learner-centered environments attract and retain educators by fostering holistic, value-aligned communities for both students and teachers.
Transforming Teaching: Mindsets That Move Us From Control to Agency
Discover how shifting educator mindsets from control to agency can empower learners to thrive in a fast-changing, AI-driven world.
Teaching What the World Needs: How Neuroscience, Student Leadership, and Productive Struggle Prepare Learners for What’s Next
GRiT equips students with leadership, resilience, and relational intelligence, fostering readiness for a changing workforce through neuroscience and SEL.
Integrating Traditional Assessments into Non-Traditional Learning Environments
Explore how microschools innovate assessments, embracing mastery-based learning, AI, and alternative methods for diverse learner success.
In Dallas, a Big Thought is Brewing About How Cities Can Help Their Children Grow
Explore how Big Thought in Dallas fosters learner-centered ecosystems, empowering youth like KJ through creative outlets.
Beyond the Grade: How One Stone’s Growth Framework Empowers Learners for Life
Explore One Stone's Growth Framework empowering learners with holistic, real-world skills beyond traditional grading systems.
Connection and Co-Regulation Precede Self-Management: A Common Sense Approach to Learning, Development and Discipline
Explore the impact of co-regulation over punishment in school discipline for fostering student self-regulation and healthy brain development.
Schools Alive with Transformational Learning
Explore ISTE+ASCD Transformational Learning Principles aligning with Getting Smart Design for whole-child educational improvements.
Students Aren’t Coming to School – Here’s What We Can Do About It
Understanding student stories can address absenteeism. Engage families, build community partnerships, and listen for effective solutions.