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Does SEL Training Matter? 4 Teachers Give Their Opinion
Does SEL Training Matter? 4 Teachers Give Their Opinion The demand for social emotional learning (SEL) in the classroom is growing—and so is the science behind it. Research has shown a positive connection between SEL programs and student success in academics, the school community, and life. Training teachers to incorporate SEL into everyday teaching is […]
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Smart Strategies For Safe Spaces: How Teachers Build Social and Emotional Learning Into Lesson Plans
“Safe spaces” have gotten a lot of attention as individuals and businesses have begun to recognize the importance of environments where everyone feels welcome and included. This is especially true in school environments, where students often face challenges and life changes that can leave them feeling vulnerable. Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a critical component […]
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Building Inclusive Environments Project: Integrating Academic, Social, and Emotional Skill Development
A Collaboration with Houston Independent School District, New York City Public Schools, San Antonio Independent School District, Harmony SEL/ National University, and American Institutes for Research Frequently Asked Questions (Impact Study) Why should my school want to participate in this study? Teachers often say they believe in social and emotional learning (SEL) but it is […]
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NEW Out-of-School Time (OST) Third Edition Lessons Are Here!
“OST providers have many competing requirements to fulfill in their short time with students. That’s why I’m excited to share the new Harmony OST Edition. It builds the foundation yet remains flexible in its practices to create the ‘secret sauce’ to a healthy and happy environment for kids to grow and learn!” —Lauren Puzen, Chief of […]
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High School Teachers’ Favorite Online Social and Emotional Learning Activities
As a high school teacher, you know better than anyone that your students will let you know when they don’t find something interesting. While younger kids may love social and emotional learning (SEL) activities, students in grades 9 through 12 might respond with, “we already know we know everything about relationships!” You may even be […]
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10 Ways SEL Interventions Can Prevent Bullying In Schools – Harmony
As an educator, have you been challenged with bullying behavior in your school? It can look like many different things, including verbal bullying and cyberbullying. As many as one in five students report having experienced bullying in the classroom. Bullying can have many negative side effects, including physical, social, emotional, and academic harm to everyone involved. Harmony […]
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Turning Over a New Leaf: How to Navigate Harmony SEL
Turning Over a New Leaf:How to Navigate Harmony SEL by Mimi Seeley, Harmony Client Success Associate “Building relationships with students is a critical component to teaching the content. Only when a student feels safe and seen can they truly embrace learning the curriculum.” – Alex Kajitani, California Teacher of the Year 2009 The school year is […]
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Harmony SEL at National University, Healthier Generation, and Kaiser Permanente Announce America’s Healthiest Schools
265 schools honored for strengthening social-emotional health & learning and cultivating staff well-being in 2022 (San Diego, CA), October 12, 2022 – Alliance for a Healthier Generation, with support from Harmony SEL at nonprofit National University and Kaiser Permanente, today recognized 265 schools for implementing best practices around social-emotional health and staff well-being as part […]
