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Why Soft Skills are Important

sevenmindsets2022-10-17T22:28:39+00:00May 6, 2022|

Skills like managing our emotions, developing healthy relationships, and setting goals are the foundational components that set up students to better learn more traditional academic content. Learning long division or writing a book report is nearly impossible for someone who can’t manage emotions or set goals, and we all know that students learn better when they have healthy relationships with their teachers and peers. A lot of people refer to social-emotional skills as “soft skills,” but I think they should instead be called “essential skills.” I often argue that they are as important as traditional academic content—if not more important.

4 Tips for Teaching Empathy in the Classroom

sevenmindsets2022-10-17T22:27:51+00:00April 15, 2022|

As we strive to help students build mindsets to promote self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making, one of the most important skills students need to build is empathy. Empathy is the ability to understand someone else’s experience from their own perspective. This valuable skill set helps students learn to be more accepting and tolerant of different ideas and perspectives, while also driving students to become global citizens and change-makers.

7 Mindsets Names Three New Senior Executives

sevenmindsets2022-10-17T04:04:01+00:00January 28, 2022|

7 Mindsets, the leading provider of online social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum and professional development to schools and districts nationwide, recently announced the addition of three executives to its senior leadership team. The company has named Lawrence Baird as its chief product officer, Meg Roe as its senior vice president of marketing and communications, and Remington Fairlamb as its chief revenue officer.

5 Ways Administrators Can Support SEL for Teachers

sevenmindsets2022-10-17T04:16:18+00:00January 23, 2022|

The past two years have put more pressure on teachers than ever before, and educators have experienced so much––both personally and professionally. Teachers have been asked to take on expanded responsibilities during remote and hybrid learning, including creating curriculum, managing multiple classes, and supporting their students emotionally and academically. All these factors combined have had a negative impact on teacher wellbeing.

7 Mindsets Announces Investment by Gauge Capital

sevenmindsets2022-10-17T04:17:47+00:00January 11, 2022|

7 Mindsets, the leading provider of online social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum and professional development to K-12 districts and schools, has partnered with middle-market private equity firm Gauge Capital to provide growth capital and to recapitalize the company for rapid expansion. This capital investment will further accelerate 7 Mindsets’ plans to develop additional SEL offerings and resources that empower students and educators across the country, creating lasting cultural transformation that positively impacts student behavior, achievement, and attendance.

2021 Reflections: Looking Back on This Year at 7 Mindsets

sevenmindsets2022-10-17T04:18:37+00:00January 5, 2022|

Every year as we approach the end of December, we like to look back to reflect upon all that we have been able to accomplish throughout the year. As schools have re-opened for in-person learning again in 2021, students and teachers have been feeling an Attitude of Gratitude that they are once again able to connect face-to-face. While this school year has still presented unique challenges, school communities have been able to come together to support each other and continue building a positive school culture.

5 Ways Administrators Can Support Teacher Well-Being

sevenmindsets2022-10-17T04:19:42+00:00December 15, 2021|

With teachers being asked to take on more responsibilities than they’ve ever handled before -- especially during remote and hybrid learning -- adult social and emotional learning and self-care have never been so important. As school principals and assistant principals, we believe administrators need to celebrate teachers’ successes, catch them when they fall and usher them through this time of great uncertainty.

5 Highly-Rated Self-Care Books for Educators

sevenmindsets2022-10-17T04:20:36+00:00December 13, 2021|

With so many educators feeling overwhelmed and overworked, it’s important to find resources that can support self-care and cultivate wellbeing––both in school and at home. There are many great self-care books available to help guide educators to be courageous, take time for yourself, find happiness, and be more mindful. Because there are so many self-care books available for educators, we’ve created this list of some of the top-rated self-care books that teachers can benefit from reading.

Supporting Teacher Wellbeing: 5 Reasons to Invest in Teachers’ Social Emotional Wellness

sevenmindsets2022-10-17T04:21:27+00:00October 14, 2021|

COVID-19 has been challenging for educators, students, and schools not only in terms of academics, but also in terms of managing emotional wellbeing and positive mental health. Teachers in particular have had to juggle significantly increased stresses both professionally and personally––ensuring their students receive the academic and emotional support they need, while simultaneously managing their own families’ needs.

New Mexico State Department of Education Partners with 7 Mindsets to Launch New Online Social Emotional Learning Portal

sevenmindsets2022-10-17T07:05:11+00:00September 14, 2021|

7 Mindsets, the leader in online social emotional learning (SEL) solutions, and New Mexico’s Public Education Department have partnered to make free SEL resources available through a new online state portal. Starting in early September, the portal will give students, parents, and educators no-cost access to 7 Mindset’s SEL courses and curriculums, leadership training, and teacher professional development.