SEL & Mindset
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is the deliberate commitment to including a framework of essential skills and dispositions that complement academics but historically have not been a part of curricular design. Learners acquire and effectively apply the skills necessary for self-regulation or managing and talking about emotions, forming relationships, setting goals and demonstrating empathy during their learning.
The Benefits of Play-Based Learning For All Ages
Play-based learning is key in addressing feelings of loneliness, vulnerability, social deprivation, isolation and trauma. Michael Niehoff shares a list of helpful tips for planning and prioritizing play for parents and families.
No Two Alike: The Surprising Variability of Brothers and Sisters
Kathryn Paige Harden pens her open letter on how to discover your child's unique talents.
Fear Factor: Overcoming The Awkwardness of Asking for Help
Vanessa Bohns pens her open letter on the awkwardness of asking for help.
Mind Reading With Neurofeedback: What’s Next In Wellness
Mason Pashia and Rebecca Midles explore the rise of Neurofeedback technology and its implications on wellness and learning.
Unbroken: Acceleration is More Effective Than Remediation
Angela Duckworth pens her open letter on acceleration and remediation for young learners.
Well-Being Matters: An Index to Measure Student Thriving
Angela Duckworth shares why well-being matters and how to measure this through the Student Thriving Index.
The Four C’s of Student Success
Stephanie Malia Krauss explores how the 4C’s of student success must be pursued with as much attention, passion, and focus as the 4C’s of reopening schools.
The Why of Education: Doing Well and Doing Good
What do we hope for when we send children to school? What is the Why of education? Angela Duckworth pens her open letter about doing well and doing good.
Brooklyn Laboratory Charter Schools (LAB) Launches ‘Building Culture Back Better Guide’ for Education Equity
Educators across the country are looking for new ways to meet students’ complex and evolving needs. Brooklyn Laboratory Charter Schools released a new guide to offer schools across America practical strategies and insights to address the ongoing realities of COVID-19 and systemic racism.
Knowing Students Deeply is the Most Important Thing We Can Do
If we optimize the contexts for learning, we are building for our kids and their futures. Pamela Cantor explores why leading learners through a whole-child approach today, sets up a successful tomorrow.