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

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A recent study by Policy Study Associates showed that schools that partner with City Year were up to two to three times more likely to improve on math and English assessments. Jim Balfanz is President of City Year, an education organization fueled by national service that is dedicated to helping students and schools succeed.

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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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Research Uncovers An Important Link Between SEL and Course Outcomes

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Moulton's work has centered on psychology, education and cognition. He points to studies from organizations like the University of Chicago Consortium on School Research which found that one failed course in ninth grade reduces a student’s likelihood of graduating by 30 percent. Learn about some of the study's key findings.

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How Learning a New Language Is Helping Me Connect With My Students

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My colleagues and I hoped to improve communication with our students and support their academic development by better understanding a language they are expert in. A few times, I thought of the response in French, a language I studied decades earlier. I failed regularly, and retreated to English out of discomfort and frustration.

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SEL Can Help Special Educators Address Rapidly Evolving Remote Learning Requirements

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Moskovitz adopted the approach to working to support her students’ basic and social-emotional needs, as well as their need for academic development during distance learning. is a Research Scientist at the Yale Child Study Center and Director of Research at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence at the Yale School of Medicine.