CASEL and the Committee for Children's Second Step program—two of the leading nonprofit SEL providers—offer tips for social-emotional learning during the COVID pandemic.
A new Government Accountability Office report examines school shooting data by type, location, time of day, school year and relationship of the shooter to the school community.
Social-emotional learning for the coming school year actually began in July with professional development in Naperville School District 203 in the Chicago suburbs.
With students returning to school after long closures, trauma-informed approaches in teaching may be more valuable than ever. Yet 7 in 10 educators don't feel prepared to implement such practices.
Trauma-informed practices can guide educators in creating safe environments, adjusting harmful disciplinary policies and helping students become more resilient.
Through branding's "Rule of Three," you can leverage positive relationships, behavior and culture in the school community, says DA Marketing Matters columnist Trish Rubin.
Guest columnist Mark D. Benigni, superintendent of Meriden Public Schools in Connecticut, says standardized testing is not the problem. Rather, the issue is how some districts are using these scores.
Restorative justice in schools is a growing trend as administrators look to build relationships with students and school staff rather than use out of school suspensions—which can lead to incarceration.
Student bullying in schools is increasing, despite district leaders creating anti-bullying programs to address the problem. And when schools fail to address bullying, lawsuits and even parental fines could result.
