Robert Jagers, the vice president of research at CASEL, is spearheading work to uncover how SEL can foster equitable learning environments and developmental outcomes for students from historically underserved groups.

Improvement has been slow and uneven across geography and economic status, with millions of students—often those from marginalized groups—making up little or no ground.

Only 25 states require high schoolers to take a personal finance class, and schools with predominantly Black and brown students are less likely to offer those courses.

Ector County Independent School District (Texas) Superintendent Scott Muri has held several leadership roles, including more than 10 years as a tech leader and administrator at Disney's Celebration School.