Social Emotional Learning
The topic of social-emotional learning has been at the forefront of the discussion in the educational universe. Much more attention has been focused on what schools are doing to truly educate the whole child and ensure that their mental health needs are met at the same time that their academic needs are met.
According to the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL), social-emotional learning is “the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.”