Social-emotional learning (SEL) has become a primary focus in many school’s strategic plans. Fortunately, there is a long list of literature, articles and research that outline the importance of SEL ...

This article is part of the collection: Social-Emotional Learning: Why It Matters and How to Foster It. In their separate domains, educators and parents both understand the importance of ...

Five years ago, we had about 900 students in our K-5 elementary school, with roughly 40 percent of them either eligible for free or reduced lunch. Being in a geographic area that’s challenged by ...

K–12 social-emotional learning provider Wayfinder said today that after a year of feedback from educators on its pilot programs for elementary students, the company is adding K–5 SEL and “purpose ...

Setting aside time in the school day to teach students social-emotional skills, such as emotional regulation and perspective-taking, can substantially boost students’ grade-point averages and ...

Three found dead in northwest Olympia home after report of arguing, gunfire Three people were found dead with apparent gunshot wounds Saturday morning at a residence in northwest Olympia, police said.