How (Not) to Succeed at Social Emotional Learning
A Recipe for…Nothing To my friends in the education community, I have a simple and sure-fire way for you NOT ...
3 Assets We Must Cultivate to Make Every Educator their Most Authentic and Powerful Self
Learn more about the 3 assets we must cultivate to make every educator their most authentic and powerful self. As educators we must begin to intentionally see and compel the greatness in each other to overcome the current challenges and uncertainty we will all face in the fall.
Six Reasons Why SEL is More Important Now than Ever
This post is an honor of International SEL Day on March 27, 2020. Learn more and sign up to showcase, ...
5 Ways to Stay Connected During Challenging Times Caused by COVID-19
Educators around the country are finding ways to stay connected, to create support structures, and to help one another navigate this difficult and challenging time. Remember, we have each other; and we are stronger together. This blog highlights some best practices many teams around the country are implementing.
SEL in An Unplanned Home School Setting
With nationwide school closures in effect, many households have become unplanned home schools, and parents have become teachers, with all ...
The Mindsets of Hope and Optimism amidst fear of the Coronavirus
In times of great uncertainty, unrest, and even fear, much can be learned from our history. While the Coronavirus pandemic has set our world into new uncharted territory, episodes in our history have tested our resolve in a similar manner.
Coordinating SEL Assessment with Programs, Practices & Policy
This blog post is for those of you who appreciate symmetry and who take pleasure in imposing a little order ...
Here’s Why this Principal Started a School Turnaround with SEL
I worked in juvenile probation for eight years before becoming a teacher, so I’ve seen the potentially devastating effect of the emotional issues that kids deal with. Before I took over as principal at Bluebonnet Elementary, I was an assistant principal at the middle school, where many of our discipline issues stemmed from students not being able to problem-solve or maintain healthy relationships.
Self-Awareness: A Simple and Elusive Social and Emotional Competence
Most people agree that it’s good to know yourself. In fact, “self-awareness” is one of the five core CASEL competencies ...
Ridiculously Amazing Schools
7 Mindsets, the national leader in mindsets-based social and emotional learning (SEL) curriculum and activities, today announced the publication of Ridiculously Amazing Schools: Creating a Culture Where Everyone Thrives. The new book is co-authored by Tracey Smith, the principal of Brookwood (GA) Elementary School, and Jeff Waller, 7 Mindsets’ co-creator and vice president of educational services.
