Why SEL is Here to Stay
Thanks to an increased focus on social and emotional learning, we’re witnessing an interesting convergence among education, business, scientific, and local communities.
In the education world, SEL is about preparing our young people to go out into the world as healthy, caring, community-minded adults. It’s about creating safe...
Witnessing the 2018-19 Rodel Teacher Council in Action
Over the past two weeks, members of the Rodel team had the opportunity to visit some 2018-19 Rodel Teacher Council (RTC) members in their classrooms.
When we interact with the RTC members it is usually after school hours and in a formal meeting environment. The opportunity to witness them in action, in their classroom and in their element is...
Leading the Way on SEL: A Q&A with Lisa Mims
Lisa Mims has been at the forefront of some of Delaware’s most dynamic efforts around social and emotional learning. A longtime Rodel Teacher Council member and prolific ed-tech blogger, Mims currently takes part in the Compassionate Schools “Test Lab,” a model that trains teachers to find positive steps to calm students’...
Civics 101: From SNL to DCF
On the heels of the midterm elections, I was reminded of what divides us. In the subsequent weeks, I was reminded of what brings us together.
While the election results painted a picture of a nation divided, we all breathed a healthy, collective sigh of relief knowing the constant barrage of negative campaign ads...