Is Social Emotional Learning (SEL) just a "nice-to-have"? Absolutely not! In this data-driven episode of Your Morning Boost, we dive into new evidence confirming SEL is a must-have academic strategy that yields significant, measurable gains. We discuss key takeaways from EdSurge, which show a strong positive correlation between effective SEL integration and improved test scores, better attendance, and reduced disciplinary incidents. SEL is not a sidebar—it's the accelerant for all learning. Key Actionable Takeaways:
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- Staff First: Implement SEL check-ins and emotional regulation techniques right into your faculty meetings to model the competencies.
- Deep Integration: Treat SEL as an essential lens through which all content is taught (e.g., conflict resolution through historical debates).
- Data-Driven Accountability: Move SEL from abstract feeling to concrete evaluation using tools that track self-reporting, referrals, and collaborative problem-solving.
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Speaker 1 (00:03):
Welcome to your Morning Boost, brought to you by AWB Education.
Here we amplify knowledge, widen reach, and broaden impact in education,
delivering your daily dose of professional development. This program is
sponsored by Grundmeyer Leader Services, where together we are transforming education,
one leader at a time. Now get ready to amplify
(00:25):
your day with your Morning Boost.
Speaker 2 (00:31):
Welcome back to Jim Morning Boost on a happy Thursday. Everybody.
We've spent a lot of time advocating for the importance
of holistic education, and today I'm excited because we have
the data to back it up, connecting the dots between
heart and mind. Our topic today is social emotional learning
or SEL, and how it directly impacts student achievement. A
recent piece from EdSurge by Nadia Thames Roblado highlights new
(00:55):
data showing significant academic gains when SEL is properly in
a graded and I want to dive into the specifics
of how much of a boost we can expect in
the strategic ways we can move from simply believing in
SEL to truly integrating it for measurable success. For years,
(01:20):
I think SEL felt like a nice to have add
on for many of us, but the ed Serge article
clearly positions this as I must have academic strategy. The
data points to a strong positive correlation, suggesting that students
who receive effective SEL instruction can see a meaningful boost
and academic performance. To prioritize this strategic shift, we need
(01:43):
to start where it matters most staff professional development. We
must model SEL componencies for our staff, recognizing that we
can't teach what we don't embody, so let's integrate check
ins and emotional regulation techniques right into our faculty meetings
to set the expectation. Once staff are equipped, the critical
(02:03):
next step is to treat SEL not as a separate subject,
but as an essential lens through which all content is taught.
Think about teaching conflict resolution through historical debates or practicing
responsible decision making in science lab group work. When this
deep integration happens consistently, the results are significant and measurable.
(02:26):
As Nadia's article clearly states, the integration of SEL skills
correlates with improved test scores, better attendance, and reduction in
disciplinary incidents, creating a more fertile ground for all learning.
To ensure we are seeing these tangible results and driving
continuous improvement, we need to move SEL out of the
realm of abstract feeling and into the concrete world of
(02:50):
accountability by using data driven evaluation tools. This means tracking
students self reporting on emotional regulation, analyzing disciplinary wafers over time,
or even using observation tools that look for evidence of
collaborative problem solving in the classroom to refine our practices.
(03:15):
Our focus today confirms that SEL is not a sidebar
to instruction. It's the accelerant for academic achievement. Despite the
shifting political landscape and debates surrounding its implementation, the core
evidence remains undeniable. Building competent, resilient students is a non
partisan priority. The lasting message is that integrating social emotional
(03:39):
competence is the most effective way to ensure students are
ready regulated and present for learning. Your leadership and moving
SEL from an abstract concept to a data driven, integrated
practice directly results in improved attendance, reduced incidents, and ultimately
higher test scores. Remember the collector of achievement. Gain that
(04:01):
happens when every student feels seen and possesses the self
management skills to navigate a challenging task is the greatest
boost we can give our schools report card. Thanks for listening,
have a wonderful Thursday. We will talk with you again tomorrow.
Speaker 1 (04:19):
That concludes another episode of Your Morning Boost. We hope
today's daily dose of professional development helps you amplify knowledge,
widen reach, and broaden impact. Your Morning Boost is an
AWB Education production brought to you with the generous support
of Grundmeier Leader Services. Join us again tomorrow for more.
(04:40):
Until then, keep boosting your impact.
Welcome to your Morning Boost, brought to you by AWB Education.
Here we amplify knowledge, widen reach, and broaden impact in education,
delivering your daily dose of professional development. This program is
sponsored by Grundmeyer Leader Services, where together we are transforming education,
one leader at a time. Now get ready to amplify
(00:25):
your day with your Morning Boost.
Speaker 2 (00:31):
Welcome back to Jim Morning Boost on a happy Thursday. Everybody.
We've spent a lot of time advocating for the importance
of holistic education, and today I'm excited because we have
the data to back it up, connecting the dots between
heart and mind. Our topic today is social emotional learning
or SEL, and how it directly impacts student achievement. A
recent piece from EdSurge by Nadia Thames Roblado highlights new
(00:55):
data showing significant academic gains when SEL is properly in
a graded and I want to dive into the specifics
of how much of a boost we can expect in
the strategic ways we can move from simply believing in
SEL to truly integrating it for measurable success. For years,
(01:20):
I think SEL felt like a nice to have add
on for many of us, but the ed Serge article
clearly positions this as I must have academic strategy. The
data points to a strong positive correlation, suggesting that students
who receive effective SEL instruction can see a meaningful boost
and academic performance. To prioritize this strategic shift, we need
(01:43):
to start where it matters most staff professional development. We
must model SEL componencies for our staff, recognizing that we
can't teach what we don't embody, so let's integrate check
ins and emotional regulation techniques right into our faculty meetings
to set the expectation. Once staff are equipped, the critical
(02:03):
next step is to treat SEL not as a separate subject,
but as an essential lens through which all content is taught.
Think about teaching conflict resolution through historical debates or practicing
responsible decision making in science lab group work. When this
deep integration happens consistently, the results are significant and measurable.
(02:26):
As Nadia's article clearly states, the integration of SEL skills
correlates with improved test scores, better attendance, and reduction in
disciplinary incidents, creating a more fertile ground for all learning.
To ensure we are seeing these tangible results and driving
continuous improvement, we need to move SEL out of the
realm of abstract feeling and into the concrete world of
(02:50):
accountability by using data driven evaluation tools. This means tracking
students self reporting on emotional regulation, analyzing disciplinary wafers over time,
or even using observation tools that look for evidence of
collaborative problem solving in the classroom to refine our practices.
(03:15):
Our focus today confirms that SEL is not a sidebar
to instruction. It's the accelerant for academic achievement. Despite the
shifting political landscape and debates surrounding its implementation, the core
evidence remains undeniable. Building competent, resilient students is a non
partisan priority. The lasting message is that integrating social emotional
(03:39):
competence is the most effective way to ensure students are
ready regulated and present for learning. Your leadership and moving
SEL from an abstract concept to a data driven, integrated
practice directly results in improved attendance, reduced incidents, and ultimately
higher test scores. Remember the collector of achievement. Gain that
(04:01):
happens when every student feels seen and possesses the self
management skills to navigate a challenging task is the greatest
boost we can give our schools report card. Thanks for listening,
have a wonderful Thursday. We will talk with you again tomorrow.
Speaker 1 (04:19):
That concludes another episode of Your Morning Boost. We hope
today's daily dose of professional development helps you amplify knowledge,
widen reach, and broaden impact. Your Morning Boost is an
AWB Education production brought to you with the generous support
of Grundmeier Leader Services. Join us again tomorrow for more.
(04:40):
Until then, keep boosting your impact.
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