From Seligman’s Hope Circuit - “The scope of our freedom, then, is exactly the latitude of our imaginings.” Agency, he explains, is the capacity to prospect the future, to imagine possibilities and make decisions in light of our expectations, preferences, and desires.

Love this idea. It really helps students focus on both speaking AND listening…really listening.

Such an important and cool project. brown.edu/news/2022-06-0…

Our Resource Hub contains a variety of tools to help institutions improve student experience in and beyond the classroom. All resources are free and available to the public! studentexperienceproject.org/resources

Known, valued, and cared for... This report adds to the imperative at all levels of education. Belonging is critical for academic (and life) success. studentexperienceproject.org/wp-content/upl…

Most ed. reforms are mostly just about making kids work harder: tougher standards! more rigor! raise the bar! Yet Dewey reminded us that the value of what students do “resides in its connection with a stimulation of greater *thoughtfulness*, not in the greater strain it imposes."

Looks super cool!

True for all ages and contexts.

#TipTuesday: We need to pay close attention to our own social-emotional needs in order to be the community of adults who best serve our young people. #SEL

An empowering, intentional start to the year requires a strong vision. Here are 4 questions to get you started. For more, listen to this week’s podcast, & subscribe to hear more tips & reflection prompts throughout the month of Aug in Elena’s new limited series: Starting Strong.

Improving feelings of belonging through social emotional learning (#SEL) requires coordination across all levels of K-12. Learn how asking for students’ perspectives & making them feel appreciated can boost well-being for those with & without disabilities: ow.ly/OGX650KbEaa

Picture a classroom where your child is ready to learn because they trust their teacher, know they’re cared about, & feel comfortable asking for help. Social & emotional learning (#SEL) helps make that classroom a reality. ow.ly/ltCr50KbESG

A good document for students, faculty, staff, and admin.

This is a fantastic reference to a practical article.

#ResourceMonday: As we head #backtoschool, creating an environment that promotes students’ voices is key. Use this tool to develop a simple strategy to learn from students. bit.ly/39x24cL

When groups meet to brainstorm, good ideas are lost. People bite their tongues due to conformity pressure, noise, and ego threat. A better approach is brainwriting: generate ideas separately, then meet to assess and refine. Group wisdom begins with individual creativity.

Looking for free videos about #SEL to spread the word, create buy-in, and support implementation in your school or district? Be sure to subscribe to CASEL’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/SELonTV

Great advice!

I love our bench! The vibe is electric. It’s like the bass guitar in that you don’t just hear our bench, you FEEL our bench. A beacon of positive energy. Sound on for this gem. 🧃🧃🧃 #looselooseloose