Social and Emotional Learning Fast Facts

Hero SEL Fast Facts.png

SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING Fast Facts

5 core competencies make up social emotional learning

 

Social and emotional learning provides a foundation for safe and positive learning and enhances students' ability to succeed in school, careers, and life.

Research shows that social and emotional learning not only improves achievement by an average of 11 percentile points, but it also increases social skills (such as kindness, sharing, and empathy), improves student attitudes toward school, and reduces depression and stress among students.

Download and share Social and Emotional Learning Fast Facts Sheet and consider how you can begin implementing a comprehensive Social and Emotional Learning Program.

 
 
 
Featured
Family Engagement Assessments

A school culture that encourages two-way communication, where families feel heard and involved, helps create a strong foundation for engagement.

Read More →
Social and Emotional Learning and ESL Students

Many of these students are in ESL programs and may struggle to connect with their peers due to language barriers. Social and emotional learning has the potential to bridge these gaps, fostering connections and unifying your school community.

Read More →
Friendzy and Federal Education Programs: What does a school leader need to get started?

Federal Education programs accessed through equitable services are a key way to increase your student’s social and emotional health, well- being and overall academic success with as little impact to your budget as possible. We can help you!

Read More →
Unlocking Equitable Services White Paper

Federal Education programs accessed through equitable services are a key way to increase your student’s social and emotional health, well-being and overall academic success with as little impact to your budget as possible. We can help you!

Read More →
Why Your "Why" Is Vital

Regardless of when you first decided to become a teacher, there is something behind your decision—your "Why" kept you going through school, student teaching, and into today, where you manage your classroom every year.

Read More →
The New York Times Sounds the Alarm on Learning Loss

The New York Times editorial board discussed a common problem on November 18, 2023. The COVID pandemic has greatly affected students' education. Unfortunately, not enough has been done to assist them in catching up.

Read More →
Understanding Social-Emotional Character Development: The 5 Pillars of SECD

We can best understand social-emotional character development programming by examining the five core competencies. Under each competency, we will hear a short story about applying the skill practically in real-life school scenarios. 

Read More →
EANS Funding Overview

Did you know you could still use any remaining EANS funds through September 2024? In addition, your state may be reallocating unused EANS funds into GEER funding or other grants that are still accessible to you!

Read More →
SECD Activities for High School

Teaching SECD to high schoolers doesn't have to be an awkward uncle dance at the family reunion. With Friendzy, teaching SECD can be an engaging and dynamic experience!

Read More →
Social and Emotional Learning Core Competencies

Friendzy utilizes the five core competencies of social-emotional character development.

Read More →
Guest User