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BEST in CLASS: What Coaches and Teachers Say About It. Part 1: Coach Perspectives

Authors : Daniel Cohen , Michelle Woodbridge , Christen Park

BEST in CLASS (Behavioral, Emotional, and Social Training: Competent Learners Achieving School Success) is a tier 2 (targeted) evidence-based intervention for young children with persistent and intensive challenging behaviors.

Handle With Care: Expanding and evaluating trauma supports for students

Authors : Jennifer Nakamura , Nancy Perez , Victoria Schaefer , Mary Klute

Now more than ever, many children and youth are exposed to potentially traumatic events, whether it be from community or school violence, natural disasters, or the sudden loss of a loved one.

Guiding Principles and Best Practices in School Discipline to Support Students’ Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Academic Needs

Authors : Editorial Team

In March of 2023, the U.S. Department of Education released Guiding Principles for Creating Safe, Inclusive, Supportive, and Fair School Climates for students and school staff, featuring specific recommendations for evidence-based practices that allow students to learn, grow, and be successful.

Which Kindergarteners are at Risk of Being Bullied and/or Becoming Bullies, and What Can Educators and Parents Do About It?

Authors : Adrienne Woods

Bullying occurs when children experience unwanted and aggressive behavior from more powerful peers repeatedly over time.

Can text messages improve your parenting?

Authors : Claire Christensen

Grab some ice cream with SRI Education researcher Claire Christensen and her bestie Alexandra Chapman as they talk about a new SRI Education study: Can #texting improve your parenting?

Supporting Youth in a Social Media Boom

Authors : Maddie Cincebeaux

The popularity of social media is widespread and continues to rise, especially among youth. According to a recent general advisory report released by the Office of the U.S. Surgeon General, up to 95% of youth aged 13-17 regularly use at least one social media platform.

Top 5 Myths About SEL and Exclusionary Discipline

Authors : Adrienne Woods , Daniel Cohen , Michelle Woodbridge

CASEL defines social-emotional learning (SEL) as “…the process through which young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that help us to understand ourselves, connect with others, achieve our goals and support our communities”.

Social Media and Youth Mental Health: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory

Authors : Editorial Team

The Office of the U.S. Surgeon General released a general advisory report in May 2023 on public health concerns related to youth’s use of social media. This report on Social Media and Youth Mental Health includes research on the positive and negative impacts of social media use on youth health and well-being. Read about what policymakers, technology companies, parents and caregivers, youth, and researchers can do to create safer and healthier online environments for children.

TeacherWise Well-Being Notebook from WISE Georgetown

Authors : Editorial Team

The Center for Wellbeing in School Environments (WISE) works with Washington DC school communities to reduce mental health and educational disparities.

Handle With Care Virtual Learning Academy

Authors : Editorial Team

This free online course provides educators with information on implementing trauma-sensitive strategies in the school setting. Courses focus on understanding trauma, creating a trauma-informed school environment, and much more.