As students return to a traditional school day—some for the first time in 18 months—many teachers and administrators are looking to support their math and language arts lessons with social-emotional and character development (SECD) skills. SECD refers to the integration of social-emotional learning (SEL) and character development (CD), and involves recognizing and managing emotions; developing caring and concern for others; making responsible decisions; establishing positive relationships; and capably handling challenging situations.
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Report finds fewer early childhood education expulsions following Illinois law
The report, which covers the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 school years, details survey responses from Illinois area early childhood professionals.
What Can We Learn About Nurturing SEL In and Out of School?
Interest in social and emotional learning outpaces evidence on how to cultivate it. A new study helps narrow the gap.