Social and emotional learning (SEL) has become increasingly recognized as an essential component of a well-rounded education. As educators and parents alike understand the importance of not only academic success but also emotional intelligence and healthy relationship skills, the implementation of a social and emotional learning curriculum has gained traction in schools across the country.
What exactly is social and emotional learning? According to the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), social and emotional learning is the process through which individuals acquire and apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive