Five key questions educators ask about SEL

Schools have become increasingly interested in social-emotional learning (SEL) over the past decade, and that interest has grown due to concern about student well-being resulting from COVID-19 pandemic. However, there is confusion around SEL. Christi Bergin, Christina Cipriano, Tia Barnes, Shannon B. Wanless, researchers who studied designed SEL for decades, respond questions frequently asked by educators as they consider an approach their school. They discuss what is, its benefits, how it aligns with other programs, select program, where learn more programs.