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.

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SEL & Mindset

Smart Review | The Flexible SEL Classroom

Getting Smart Staff

Nov 5, 2017

SEL is a tricky subject to look for help on. You’re likely to either get a 30,000 foot approach focused mainly on classroom culture, or a strategy for working on a niche aspect of SEL that isn’t a targeted growth area for your students and classroom. This book is different.

SEL & Mindset

Celebrating Creativity in the Classroom

Getting Smart Staff

Nov 1, 2017

Our theme for November is "Celebrating Creativity." This month, we’re excited to share stories centered around creativity and would love to hear more from you about how you’re making space for creativity in the classroom.

SEL & Mindset

Smart List: 50 Organizations, Schools, Networks and Resources Improving SEL

Erik Day

Oct 31, 2017

We’ve recently been struck by just how many great SEL resources and organizations we’ve worked with and heard about. It’s enough to feel a bit overwhelmed. We compiled this list of 50 good resources to get the ball rolling and hear your recommendations for new ones.

SEL & Mindset

How To Get Students Talking About Their Own Social-Emotional Learning

Kristen Thorson

Oct 31, 2017

Getting students talking about their learning is a valuable strategy across all disciplines, and social-emotional learning is no different. Here's how you can get started today.

Leadership

10 National Safe Schools Week Resources

Getting Smart Staff

Oct 16, 2017

This week is National Safe Schools week. Here are 10 resources to help parents, educators and students to learn more about different safety concerns and how to address them in schools.

SEL & Mindset

Integrating Cognitive, Social and Personal Competencies

William Bryant

Oct 16, 2017

By: William Bryant. Personal and social skills typically get defined and taught separately from conventional schoolwork. Here, we look at some ways to successfully integrate cognitive, social and personal competencies.

SEL & Mindset

Is Bullying an Issue at Your School? Find Out By Asking Students.

Guest Author

Oct 15, 2017

By: Hannah Bartlebaugh. Understanding the most common reasons that students believe they are being targeted for bullying can help educators guide conversations and interventions.

SEL & Mindset

Are SEL Skills Actually Teachable?

Breanna Reynolds

Oct 13, 2017

Is it possible for today's children to learn the social and emotional learning skills they'll need to succeed in the world? The most challenging part of teaching these crucial SEL skills starts in the classroom.

EdTech

Next-Gen Advisory For Dropout Prevention

Getting Smart Staff

Oct 11, 2017

Advisory programs help students stay engaged in their learning process, develop agency and create a personalized plan for their education that will keep them in school and on the path to college, career and life success.

SEL & Mindset

Creating the Right Culture for Social and Emotional Learning

Guest Author

Oct 7, 2017

By: Anna Durfee. As educators, we can help our students develop the social and emotional skills they'll need to be successful in the future. Here are several ways to help you create the right culture for SEL in your classroom.

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From One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning	BeginningFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom One-Size-Fits-All to Adaptive Learning Implementing
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From Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning	BeginningFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Beginning	PilotingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Piloting	ImplementingFrom Subjects as Silos to Transdisciplinary, Real-World Learning Implementing
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From Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment	BeginningFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Beginning	PilotingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Piloting	ImplementingFrom Standardized Testing to Meaningful Assessment Implementing
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