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Integrating SEL, Equity and Trauma Work for Multiplied Success

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Below is the latest research that shows your school can’t ignore these three areas of student support, why they should be integrated, and resources to achieve it. Yet powerful research out of the New Zealand Maori population shows steep academic gains when educators “double down” on incorporating cultural identity and relationship work.

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The Case for Expanding the Definition of 'Personalization' to Meet the Needs of the Whole Child

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Our definition of whole child centers on 6 key domains that matter deeply for every individual’s development and success: academic development, social emotional development, identity development, physical health and mental health. math, literacy, science, social studies, foreign language, art).

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The Benefits of Preschool Last Into Adulthood. Let’s Make High-Quality Pre-K Available to All

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High-quality Pre-K programs are widely recognized for their positive effect on the social, emotional and academic development of young children. They develop more advanced language, pre-math and social skills , and make an easier adjustment to kindergarten. And the benefits of Pre-K last into adulthood.

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The Future of Education Depends on Social Emotional Learning: Here’s Why

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Combining these skills with academic development creates high-quality learning experiences and environments that empower students to be more effective contributors in their classrooms today and in their workplaces and communities tomorrow. However, the benefits of SEL do not end at graduation.

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Edtech Startup Ello Gives Back to Local DC Hospitals Including MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and Children’s National Hospital

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According to a report from the American Association of Pediatrics, “Many chronic disorders require frequent hospitalizations, resulting in loss of school days and poor academic achievement. Elizabeth brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Ello and the company is making significant strides in the field of education technology.

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3 Practical Resources to Help Teachers Integrate SEL and Academics

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They told me that while there is a lot of talk about social-emotional learning (SEL), the guidance educators receive about integrating SEL into academics is more theoretical than practical. Second grade teacher, Spokane WA Social-emotional skills support student achievement, but embedding SEL into the school day can be complex.

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AmeriCorps Provides Vital Support to Nearly 12,000 Schools—So Why Cut It?

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In addition, one in ten public schools, and one in four high-need public schools, leverages AmeriCorps programs like City Year, Playworks, Reading Corps and Teach For America to accelerate student achievement.

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