When we first started hearing news of opposition to social/emotional learning (SEL), we wondered how on Earth anyone could object to helping children develop the emotional literacy they need to thrive personally, excel academically, and succeed professionally. It...
Last fall, Gallup and UNICEF teamed up to ask teens and young adults in nearly two dozen countries on what it’s like to grow up in today’s world. The vast majority – 86% – said they sometimes or often feel anxious or worried. Nearly the same number also...
This week, we thought we’d re-share this post from the early days of the pandemic, for after nearly two years, we can all use reminders of the importance of recognizing positives to balance the effects of negative feelings. One positive? Signs that Omicron may be...
With so much buzz about the new Netflix movie Don’t Look Up, you’d hope that at least some of it would transition to talk about the issue it allegorizes – and, most importantly, what we can do about it. But talking about climate change is difficult. And it’s...
It’s natural to find yourself feeling a little more introspective and reflective at this time of year. Like all living things, we pull inward through the quiet, dark days of winter, preparing for new growth in the year to come. When we look back on our blog each year,...
