National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development Recognizes William James College Social Emotional Learning Program

In more and more classrooms across the country, alongside reading, writing, and arithmetic, children are being taught tolerance, compassion and understanding. This focus on social and emotional learning (SEL) – the process through which people understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions – supports the student holistically and has positive impacts on their academic development, attendance, test scores, success in college and careers, and overall well-being. It...
 
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