What most people don’t realize is that teachers, school counselors, school administrators and everyone else in education usually work year-round and try to find some pockets of time over the summer to take a break. Summer is also used to figure out ways to integrate new goals, new pedagogy, or the latest trend in education into the classroom and/or lesson plans.

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is an approach that fosters supportive and inclusive learning environments in schools, nurturing academic growth and empowering students with essential life skills. It’s been proven to contribute to cultivating a high-functioning, thriving school culture, making it a sought-after strategy among educators.

Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify, understand, and manage emotions. Educators can equip students to understand and practice emotional intelligence through social and emotional learning and by creating a culture of dignity.

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), is a set of skills that helps students develop their own identity, foster positive relationships, and overcome social challenges. One of the core components is Navigating Social Dynamics.

The Cultures of Dignity Strategic Implementation Guide provides school administrators and teachers with an explicit breakdown of how to achieve a high-quality SEL program on their campuses.

‘Study burnout’ is a concept used to define a state of physical and mental fatigue caused by stress or by feeling overwhelmed when students are not able to meet certain academic demands.

Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify, understand, and manage emotions. It has become increasingly important in recent years as the world has become more complex and interconnected.

Families that understand SEL concepts can partner with educators to grow skills at home in parallel with school and see lasting positive outcomes. When families and educators work together, everyone benefits.

SEL is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions, achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions.

When using the words dignity and respect with students and educators we make sure to discuss the root meaning and definition of each word.

Self-awareness encompasses a wide range of social and emotional intelligence skills and practices that students can work towards daily, facilitated by teachers.

Self-regulation, also known as emotional regulation, is the process of consciously managing how we feel about certain emotions, thoughts, events, experiences or behaviors. In other words, self-regulation allows us to practice emotional intelligence and allows us to not let our feelings overwhelm us.

As a trusted adult in your community, you probably already recognize the importance of treating the young people in your life with dignity, and to model how to do so for everyone around you. But take it from young people, that even the most well-intentioned adults can sometimes say things that may undermine the message of dignity. Here are some common mistakes you might be making.

Teacher's responsibility is to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where young people feel seen and can meaningfully participate in online learning

This lesson allows students to explore how having a limited perspective complicates the capacity for critical empathy and collaborative problem-solving.

Equity & Equality are terms that are easily confused with each other but understanding their definition & relationship with each other is essential. This lesson helps young people get clear.

Dignity, the belief that all humans have equal worth and value, is the foundation of our work. Everyone has dignity. Everyone has the same amount. It cannot be earned or lost. Dignity is a given. It is an absolute. It is a non-negotiable right.

Cultures of Dignity's co-founder, Charlie Kuhn, hosted a webinar with Crisis Go on how to create a culture of dignity in your school.

Dignity and respect – Words with profound meaning but they’re also words that young people usually hear when adults are lecturing them or correcting their behavior. So it’s only normal that they can struggle to truly understand or internalize their significance.