Tag: Social and Emotional Learning
June 21, 2017
Destigmatizing suicide to save lives
As a society, we need to be more comfortable discussing suicide with children.
Takesha Cooper, MD
June 15, 2017
As social and emotional learning expands, educators fear the 'fizzle'
Will social and emotional learning turn out to be just a fad? Researchers propose strategies to prevent that fate.
Jane Meredith Adams
June 1, 2017
California law spurs reforms after suicide cluster
A suicide cluster in Clovis Unified has fast-tracked district efforts to do more to address students' mental health.
Jane Meredith Adams
May 14, 2017
As schools adopt social-emotional programs, a new guide offers help
What is social and emotional learning and why should schools get involved in it? A guide offers answers.
Jane Meredith Adams
May 7, 2017
Most teachers in California say they need more training in alternatives to suspensions, survey finds
A California Teachers Association survey found that 40 percent of teachers had received little or no training in alternatives to suspensions.
Jane Meredith Adams
March 22, 2017
Suspension rates for African-American students escalate in middle school
Entering middle school marks a turning point for students.
Jane Meredith Adams
February 23, 2017
California legislators reassure transgender students of protections, denounce Trump
Transgender students in California remain protected from discrimination under state law, as state legislators say Trump is no friend of the LGBT community.
Jane Meredith Adams
February 21, 2017
California examines how and why to improve its measures of school climate
The recommendations are part of a push to create measures of school conditions and climate that help districts create change.
Jane Meredith Adams
February 16, 2017
Teacher training programs urged to increase focus on social-emotional skills
Teaching teachers how to develop their own social and emotional skills is the first step to helping students, according to a new report.
Jane Meredith Adams
January 4, 2017
For teachers, it's not just what you say, it's how you say it
From yelling to whispering, a teacher's tone of voice in the classroom affects learning and student behavior, some educators say.
Jane Meredith Adams
December 8, 2016
California schools seek to increase understanding of special education students with 'Inclusive Schools Week'
San Francisco and Los Angeles unified districts among those organizing activities to engage students in communication.
Ashley Hopkinson
December 4, 2016
With Trump's Title IX stance unknown, video aims to educate about sexual harassment at school
The video is designed to help educate students, school staffs and parents about gender discrimination.
Jane Meredith Adams
November 27, 2016
The push for positive school climate bumps up against Trump rhetoric
School officials, especially in California, are placing increased emphasis on respect for all students and civil discourse.
Jane Meredith Adams
November 9, 2016
Undocumented students react with fear and anger to election results
President Obama established DACA — Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals — in 2012 through an executive order. With a stroke of a pen when he takes office, Trump can eliminate the program.
Jane Meredith Adams
November 7, 2016
New campaign promotes power of teachers to reduce stress of traumatized students
A new campaign reminds teachers of their positive impact on students who have been abused or have witnessed violence.