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.

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.

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.

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.

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.