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.

Turnaround for Children and Thrively Students

Future of Learning

The Future of Learning is Wellness: Turnaround for Children and Thrively

Turnaround for Children, Guest Author

Jan 3, 2022

Turnaround for Children and Thrively have partnered to develop the Well-Being Index for students grades 3-12, allowing students to express their feelings and for teachers to provide instant feedback.

SEL & Mindset

All Together Now: The Lesson of Swimmy

Character Lab

Dec 28, 2021

Angela Duckworth pens her second in a three-part series on the legacy of Albert Bandura.

Equity & Access

Our Students and Educators Are in Crisis But Not For The Reason You Think

Guest Author

Dec 27, 2021

Trauma and stress have dramatic effects on both students and faculty. These must be addressed to have academic success.

SEL & Mindset

Guided Mystery: The Scaffolding You Need to Grow Stronger

Character Lab

Dec 14, 2021

Angela Duckworth pens the first of three open letters on Albert Bandura and personal agency.

SEL & Mindset

The Hero’s Journey Of Educational Reformers

Michael Niehoff

Dec 7, 2021

Educators that have worked for change, reform and transformation may have success, but will more than likely experience high degrees of frustration. The Hero’s Journey is a way to explain why educational change is not only difficult, but also continually disenchanting.

SEL & Mindset

Embedding Growth Mindset Practices: The Toolkit Version

Rebecca Midles

Dec 1, 2021

Rebecca Midles shares a toolkit on how to create a learning culture that embraces a growth mindset that honors all learners.

SEL & Mindset

Rebel With a Cause: Help Teens Resist the Pull of Social Media

Character Lab

Nov 30, 2021

Brian Galla pens his open letter on helping teens resist the pull of social media.

SEL & Mindset

The Benefits of Play-Based Learning For All Ages

Michael Niehoff

Nov 26, 2021

Play-based learning is key in addressing feelings of loneliness, vulnerability, social deprivation, isolation and trauma. Michael Niehoff shares a list of helpful tips for planning and prioritizing play for parents and families.

SEL & Mindset

No Two Alike: The Surprising Variability of Brothers and Sisters

Character Lab

Nov 16, 2021

Kathryn Paige Harden pens her open letter on how to discover your child's unique talents.

SEL & Mindset

Fear Factor: Overcoming The Awkwardness of Asking for Help

Character Lab

Nov 2, 2021

Vanessa Bohns pens her open letter on the awkwardness of asking for help.

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From Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery	BeginningFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Beginning	PilotingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Piloting	ImplementingFrom Fixed Standards to Competency-Based Mastery Implementing
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
From Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry	BeginningFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Beginning	PilotingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Piloting	ImplementingFrom Prescribed Knowledge to Innovation & Inquiry Implementing
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
From Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities	BeginningFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Beginning	PilotingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Piloting	ImplementingFrom Schools as Self-Contained to Schools as Embedded in Communities Implementing
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
From Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets	BeginningFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Beginning	PilotingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Piloting	ImplementingFrom Institutional Ownership of Student Data to Student-Controlled Learning Wallets Implementing

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