SEL in EDU

Episode Highlights: Working with ambiguity through the golden rule of improv that honors everyone’s contributions via collective storytelling and the iterative development of ideas Setting the environment and building the capacity of educators to innovate Leveraging the “experience economy” for developing agency and personalization of learning Embracing the idea that there is more than one way to...

Episode Highlights: Working smarter to accelerate our workflow and regain time capital Intentionally leveraging technology as part of the thinking and learning processes Maintaining social emotional learning skills while integrating technology Connecting ChatGPT and generative artificial intelligence to creativity and engagement in the classroom Episode Resources: Connect with Monica: monica@class...

Episode Highlights:  Cultivating positive identity within ourselves and students Separating the mistake from our identity Reframing negative self-talk into opportunities and new actions Introducing wellness into the climate and culture  Episode Resources: Connect with Jessica on Twitter Read Jessica's articles: Promoting Educator Well-Being: What Is a District to Do? (ASCD Express) Improving Lesso...

Episode Highlights: Shifting our mindsets to focus on student advocacy Exploring the three types of equity advocates and  Acknowledging the privilege of a social network for support, guidance, and resources Strengthening classroom connections through tweaks in language, invitations to converse and participate, and student interests Episode Resources: Connect with Dr. Sheldon Eakins via Instagram ,...

Episode Highlights: Be the Flame process - Sparking, Kindling, Igniting, Stoking, Catching, Fueling, Spreading… Ablaze! to foster relationships and community Striving for greatness and demonstrating leadership Building trust in small moments, through actions, and over time Examining the collectivist and individualistic mindsets in the U.S. educational system Explicitly introducing a common SEL lan...

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Leveraging a Self-Determination Learning Lab class for engaging students authentically and fostering all five of the SEL competencies Creating space that meets students where they are Amplifying student agency and interests to enhance communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, reflection, and self-assessment Connecting explicit SEL skill development across con...

Episode Highlights: Implementing practical, actionable strategies when facing massive burnout Finding five minutes to give yourself permission for self-care intentionally Embracing the 5 S’s - stillness, silence, space, subtraction, and slowing down  Providing the gift of stillness and silence to students Episode Resources: Connect with Dan Tricarico: Website , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , Cou...

Episode Highlights: Evolving to meet the SEL needs of students after COVID Building a connected community vertically through grades 4, 5, and 6 Empowering staff and students to lead, redesign, and refine the system  Embracing fun and organized chaos with creativity, intention, and purpose Episode Resources: Connect with Ian and Heather on Twitter at Shaler Area Elementary School Email: milleri@sha...

Episode Highlights: Promoting a mentality of continual growth and betterment Setting a doable progression of steps toward achieving big goals  Fostering an environment where taking risks and asking for help is encouraged and honored Developing life skills that honor our humanity and core values Introducing the “Teach Pos(itivity)” movement, which is built on the power of shared ownership and diver...

Episode Highlights: Fostering SEL skill development through four art forms: drama, music, dance, and visual arts Developing confidence in art forms to connect with students and integrate SEL skills into the learning Adapting and naturally differentiating instruction in all content areas Breaking through perceived boundaries and barriers to focus on self-care and re-engage again at 100% with studen...

Episode Highlights: Thinking strategically and stretching ourselves to reimagine education in the name of serving students Changing the narrative through curriculum,  course placement, discipline, and hiring practices Checking educational biases around assessment, the school day schedule, expectations for achievement, and pathways for success Creating seals (civic action, social justice, engineeri...

Episode Highlights Learning about education through many different lenses and contexts Finding a mentor and building upon your educational passion Implementing an action research process to collect data and fail forward Fostering mutually beneficial relationships and teams Overcoming fear and intimidation to achieve our purpose and passion Episode Resources Connect with Jorge Valenzuela:  Twitter...

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Story-weaving is finding inspiration in individual stories to embrace how our connection. Hold each other by leaning in and actively listening to one another. Each of us carries the gift of empathy, hope, and optimism. Your WHY is what should carry you through the storms that arise. EPISODE RESOURCES: Follow Barbara Bray: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn page , YouTube...

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Aligning administrator, staff, and student perceptions of experiencing the learning environment Unpacking perception data to enhance dialogue about and support for student success Investing in building community and connection Leveraging empathy and curiosity to counter disconnection EPISODE RESOURCES: Connect with Dr. Damion Lewis: LinkedIn , Instagram , and Twitter   Dr. Lewi...

Episode Highlights: Creating the reflection we want to be proud of, that we can be at one with, that promotes connection with others Honoring time and space for students to be fully present and aware Seeing and promoting the light in others Viewing mindfulness as an important part of our physiology Recording mindfulness sessions during COVID at the request of parents and students Episode Resources...

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Connecting SEL to diversity, equity, and inclusive practices Promoting self-care among the caregivers Calling someone in as a gift of feedback for growth Addressing the four “Is” of Oppression Understanding culturally responsive-sustaining education EPISODE RESOURCES: NYU Metrocenter for Research on Equity and the Transformation of Schools website and Twitter CRSE scorecard (fo...

Episode Highlights: Creating a program for students who are not necessarily cognitively impacted or need special education services but thrive in smaller educational settings Cultivating a self-efficacy mindset among students with mental health needs Helping educators respond to mental health Connecting mental health and neurodiversity Differentiating between anxiety and stress Advocating for fami...

Episode Highlights: Engaging in courageous conversations Ensuring representation of students in literature Leveraging language to close access gaps Utilizing the Five Part Belief Check to self-reflect and build relationships Episode Resources: Connect with Matthew Woods: Website , Twitter , Leading Out of the Woods podcast I Wanna Be ... book collection

Episode Highlights: Connecting physiology to engage in productive thinking patterns Consciously using breathing to self-regulate; the power of responding versus reacting Aligning identity with the situation Teaching SEL with conviction, from the heart Soliciting feedback and listening creates avenues for increased voice and engagement Episode Resources: Connect with Martín Blank: website and Insta...

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Using mathematical discourse and productive struggle to enhance social emotional learning skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, growth mindset, and emotional regulation Leveraging Universal Design for Learning to make learning accessible for students Flipping the "gradual release of responsibility" model to increase student ownership and agency Exploring "just in t...

In this episode, Craig and Krista speak with  Dr. Anthony Martin , the Director of School Resources and Support for a K-12 district in central California Dr. Lori Stollar , the Director of Partner Success at Resonance Education and retired administrator with expertise in educator mentoring and curriculum Ayesis Clay , the CEO and founder of Sculpted Clay Productions, an organization that empowers...

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Telling your story can empower others to find their voice. Our young people need brave spaces where the adults will listen empathetically and actively to what they believe they need to thrive, especially in identity matters. Unicorn teachers celebrate and are completely invested in each student's diversity and uniqueness, pushing them to believe in their own individual magic. C...

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Recognizing SEL in everyday instructional practices Naming SEL, claiming it, integrating it, and directing it towards the outcome desired Being a learning organization that refines and creates structures and systems for SEL Integrating students' strengths and challenges into the learning plan to facilitate learning Leveraging assessment to drive feedback and using feedback to d...

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Defining Pie Crust Character and Leadership SEEing to Lead - Support, Engage, and Empower Being purposeful, acting with integrity, and building character through your daily decisions. Reimagining faculty meetings Creating a culture of community through stories and sharing experiences Uncovering the hidden culture of a school EPISODE RESOURCES: Connect with Dr. Chris Jones - Blo...

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: Creating physically and emotionally safe, and inclusive educational spaces for queer and trans youth Establishing signs visibility for young people to see when they come into their/your building and classroom Examining forms, language, and assumptions for heteronormative language that might be exclusionary towards students and families Co-creating policy and opportunities for e...