Sesame Street Muppets with two children

How Sesame Street Made Learning Irresistible

Sesame Street turned TV into the most effective early-learning tool ever made. Here’s how it proved education can be joyful, creative, and for everyone.

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Smiling Black Male Teacher Talking to Black Students at Civics Lesson

Here’s Why We Must Teach Democracy in Public Schools

Students must learn their role in their community inside and outside of school. When they practice working with others and institutions as citizens, they learn to fully own their citizenship.

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Young and friendly teacher speaking to boy in school hallway.

High-Value, Low-Functioning Teachers Have Always Existed in Our Classrooms

Explore the impact of high-value, low-functioning teachers on educational equity and how current political trends could exacerbate this issue in schools.

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NFL football player Travis Kelse screaming in his coach Andy Reid's face during Super Bowl LVII on the football field

Can Black Students Get the Same Emotional Freedom as Travis Kelce?

If we’re serious about social-emotional learning and restorative practices in our schools, then we must call the Kelce situation what it is — a white privilege power play.

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Diverse students smiling while doing yoga at school

Weave Social Emotional Learning into the Fabric of the School Day

Dr. Evelyn Johnson discusses why social and emotional learning is critical to the school day for both children and adults to navigate challenging social and emotional situations successfully.

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Parents with their children at a park.

Don’t Overlook Families when Implementing SEL Strategies in School

When implementing social emotional learning (SEL) skills at schools, parents and families should be engaged in the process.

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Children playing outside school.

In a Post-Pandemic World, We Must Pay More Attention to Emotions

Social and emotional learning (SEL) is valuable for changing the climate and culture of the classroom.

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Teachers Must Instill the ‘Why’ of Discipline

As a part of teaching social emotional learning (SEL) skills, teachers must explain the why of discipline to their students.

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Toddlers Need Social Emotional Learning

Toddlers Need Social Emotional Learning

The need is real. Research and educator surveys show that young children have been severely impacted by pandemic-related stress and trauma.

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