In Schools, Are We Measuring What Matters?
Summary: In this article, Stephen Merrill interviews Angela Duckworth, author of the best-selling book “Grit”. In this interview, Duckworth talks about the way student capabilities are measured and how standardized testing can miss the mark by focusing too narrowly on academics without looking at other skills that may be just as important,
Source: Stephen Merrill, Edutopia, October 16, 2020
We’re Not ‘All in It Together’ – But we could be, if we rise to the moment.
Summary: This article talks about the importance and character and civic-mindedness in dealing with the spread of the coronavirus. The author speaks about civic character and the responsibility each of us should feel toward acting responsibly in the face of this public health crisis.
Source: Eric Liu, The Atlantic, April 8, 2020
Growth Mindset, Effective Teachers Among Lessons from PISA
Summary: This article reports on results from the Program for International Student Assessment showing that students having a growth mindset along with support from their teachers score higher on reading assessments.
Source: Linda Jacobson, Education DIVE, December 17, 2019
Empathy and Empowerment: HOW and WHY It Is Important To Raise an Empathic Girl
Summary: This article about empathy and empowerment comes from an interview with Dr. Maurice Elias and focuses on the importance of empowering girls to be successful in a competitive world. Dr. Elias suggests several tactics to help build empathy and confidence in girls as they grow and develop.
Source: Nina Teggarty, Raising Kick-Ass Heroines, October 24, 2019
How Arts Teachers Are Strengthening Students’ Social-Emotional Muscles
Summary: This article talks about a new study that shows that arts experiences for students present prime opportunities to help students develop their social-emotional skills. When arts teachers intentionally design experiences in music, art, drama, and dance, they can build in ways to address SEL competencies.
Source: Catherine Gewertz, Ed Week, June 27, 2019
Mental Health Ed Informs Students of Difference Between Stress, Depression
Summary:This article underscores the importance of helping students understand the difference between stress and depression. For example, text anxiety is an example of stress and is a normal reaction whereas clinical depression is much more deep-seated and is not normal. Both students and teachers need to know the difference and how to deal with these issues
Source:Lauren Barack, Education DIVE, November 7, 2018
Categories: Mental Health, School Health, Student Behavior, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Performance Values
How to Teach Social-Emotional Skills Through Performing Arts
Summary:This is an interview with Paul Griffin of the Possibility Project in New York CIty which is an after school program designed to teach social-emotional skills through the performing arts.
Source:Dan Gilbert and Paul Griffin, Education Week, October 25, 2018
Categories: SEL Basics, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), Performance Values, Student Engagement, Student-Centered Learning
What’s Missing When We Talk About Grit
Summary: This article explores the importance of relationships and connections when talking about the positive effects of grit. These connections serve as a foundation which encourages students to make the effort to succeed
Source: Luke Reynolds, Education Week, October 23, 2018
Categories: Grit, Performance Values, Relationships, Motivation, Core Values
Letting Students Fail Can Build Resilient, Confident Learners
Summary: The value of failure is discussed in this article. Rebounding from failure builds resilience and has other benefits as well, such as having students learn from their mistakes.
Source: Lauren Barack, Education DIVE, September 12, 2108
Categories: Mindset, Motivation, SEL Basics, Grit, Performance Values
Scientists to Schools: Social, Emotional Development Crucial for Learning
Summary: This article reports on a research brief – the product of a year of work by 28 academic researchers who study issues like student motivation, school climate, and social-emotional learning. The panel, known as the council of distinguished scientists, was organized by the Aspen Institute’s National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development, which has set out to bring together educators, scientists, policy makers, and philanthropists to clarify a vision for social-emotional learning in schools.-
Source: Evie Blad, Education Week, September 13, 2017
Categories: SEL Basics, SEL Research, School Culture/Climate, Core Values, Performance Values
