The Untapped Power of Social-Emotional Learning

The Untapped Power of Social-Emotional Learning

What Is Social Emotional Learning? Social-emotional learning (SEL) programs teach skills ranging from emotional regulation to social awareness and problem-solving. For students from preschool through high school, SEL teachings aim to improve academic performance, encourage positive behaviors, and strengthen a sense of belonging. And the approach works. A meta-analysis of hundreds of studies involving more than a half-million students globally fo…