Best Mother's Day Activities and Lessons By Diana Restifo last updated 7 May 24 These top resources offer great Mother's Day activities and lessons for any age
BLOG: Online Pre-K Boosts Student Success and District Enrollment By Stride Learning Solutions published 20 December 23 Online pre-K personalized options lets parents choose the right path for their child without changing districts.
Supporting LGBTQ+ Students By Ray Bendici published 7 September 23 How teachers and administrators can support LGBTQ+ students in classrooms and beyond
Creating A District-Wide Student Wellbeing Survey By Ray Bendici published 15 August 23 How the School District of Philadelphia uses its student wellbeing survey to support diversity, equity, and inclusion
Best Father’s Day Activities and Lessons By Diana Restifo last updated 13 June 23 These Father's Day activities and lessons can help your students express their appreciation for their fathers as caregivers, mentors, and role models.
I Took CASEL’s Online SEL Course. Here’s What I Learned By Erik Ofgang published 7 February 23 CASEL’s new online SEL course takes 45-60 minutes to complete and provides a lot of information in an efficient manner.
What is Hiveclass and How Can it Be Used to Teach? Tips & Tricks By Luke Edwards published 3 January 23 Hiveclass uses an online platform to teach kids how to better move and stay active.
Supporting Student & Teacher Well-Being By Matthew X. Joseph published 17 October 22 Good student and teacher well-being supports engaging and effective learning
Best Free Social-Emotional Learning Sites and Apps By Diana Restifo published 31 August 22 Social-emotional learning resources for teachers, families, and students
Best Multi-Tiered System of Support Resources By Diana Restifo published 26 July 22 Find out how to use MTSS to support student learning and development
Best Practices for School Leaders to Support Well-Being By Ray Bendici published 13 June 22 Under the leadership of Alena Zachery-Ross, Ypsilanti Community Schools in Michigan has developed award-winning wellness programs
Best Practices for Blending SEL and Technology By Ray Bendici published 2 May 22 Blending technology with solid pedagogy and social-emotional learning needs
5 Ways Teachers Can Support Student Healing and Restoration By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 4 April 22 Supporting student healing and restoration is critical as we continue to work through the trauma of the past few years
Explaining SEL to Parents By Erik Ofgang published 14 March 22 SEL has become a flashpoint in the education wars. However, when parents understand what SEL is, they rarely oppose it.
4 Ways to Create Virtual Healing Spaces in Education By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 10 March 22 Virtual healing spaces have the ability to bring together students, teachers, and their families in times of unrest
5 Mindfulness Apps and Websites for K-12 By Stephanie Smith Budhai, Ph.D. published 16 February 22 Mindfulness apps and websites for K-12 that can help support both students and teachers
Fostering Well-Being and Social-Emotional Learning Skills By Erik Ofgang published 2 February 22 At a recent Tech & Learning roundtable, education experts discussed the findings of a new OECD report on social and emotional learning in global students.
How Deep Work Supports Student Wellness By Michael Gaskell last updated 6 December 21 Why deep work may be the solution to student wellness and how to get kids there with the right tools
Promoting Social-Emotional Learning in Digital Life By Ray Bendici published 22 November 21 Social-emotional learning continues to be a key aspect of digital citizenship
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera: Using Poetry to Support SEL By Erik Ofgang, Ray Bendici last updated 21 October 21 Juan Felipe Herrera will be the keynote speaker at NYC DOE’s Beyond Access Forum: Moving Forward Together on November 2. He shared highlights from the speech and tips for educators on pushing the boundaries of what poetry can be.