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Social Emotional Learning in the Classroom: How All Teachers Can Create an Environment that Supports SEL
By Jonathan C. Erwin, M.A., author of The SEL Solution SEL: Suddenly that acronym is ubiquitous in education journals, books for teachers, education websites and school districts’ professional learning plans. SEL was creeping into the education world before COVID-19, but … Continue reading
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Tagged classroom strategies, Free Spirit author, school climate, SEL
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6 Ways Educators Can Create Safe Spaces for Students of Color
By Isaiah Moore I first noticed it in retrospect. In my second year of college, while writing a proposal to my city advocating for better youth programming as a strategy to thwart teenage homicide, I thought about the variables that allowed me … Continue reading
Growing Strong Learners with Social-Emotional Skills
By Jonathan C. Erwin, M.A., author of The School Climate Solution: Creating a Culture of Excellence from the Classroom to the Staff Room Using a garden as a metaphor for education is nothing new. German educator Friedrich Fröebel (1782–1852) coined … Continue reading
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Enter to Win a Book Bundle for School Principals!
This giveaway is now closed. This month, we’re giving away three books that help principals and administrators build and lead successful schools: The School Climate Solution: Creating a Culture of Excellence from the Classroom to the Staff Room The Hands-On Guide … Continue reading
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