Understanding the developmental and contextual nature of social and emotional
competencies has always been a key concern of the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and …

Although Employers and colleges want candidates who are motivated and adaptable, are
able to work well in teams and communicate effectively, have a strong work ethic, have solid …

The purpose of this article is to review the content of existing social—emotional learning
programs in the American K-12 curriculum and the relationship between the school-based …

The purpose of this brief is to introduce a developmental framework for states working to
systematically integrate evidence-based social and emotional learning (SEL) with career …

The goal of this primer is to help education leaders understand the mutually reinforcing
relationship between social and emotional development and ambitious academic goals …

Soft skills are skills, competencies, behaviors, attitudes, and personal qualities that enable
youth to navigate their environment, work with others, perform well, and achieve their goals …

The central message of this report is that principals across the United States understand
how fundamental social and emotional learning (SEL) is to the development of students and …

This paper reviews the evidence on staff practices and quality programs that foster character
development through social and emotional learning. The paper describes the state of the …

Considering the key role of social-emotional and character development (SECD)
competencies in college, career, and life success—and considering that many of those …

The central message of this report is that teachers across America understand that social
and emotional learning (SEL) is critical to student success in school, work, and life. Social …