By Belinda Vasquez, Author at eSchool News Guides

Here’s why this principal started a school turnaround with SEL

The academic needs were clear, but they all connected back to the need to build relationships among students, teachers, and family members

By Belinda Vasquez June 22, 2020

I worked in juvenile probation for eight years before becoming a teacher, so I’ve seen the potentially devastating effect of the emotional issues that kids deal with. Before I took … Read More

Curriculum, SEL & Instructional Tools

7 strategies to boost SEL skills in students

If you’re teaching students to be employable, they better have strong SEL skills

By Lindsey Dixon June 22, 2020

The world may describe what we do as teaching employability skills. I call it social-emotional learning (SEL). Having social-emotional skills – skills such as self-management, forming positive relationships, and responsible … Read More

Curriculum, SEL & Instructional Tools SEL and Mental Health

Getting the most out of your SEL platform

An often-neglected aspect of the speech language field, social skills aren’t easy to teach to young students. Here’s how we’re using technology to change that

By Kathryn McCall June 22, 2020

Social skills are an area that has been so neglected in the speech language field, and something that I incorporate with all of my students–even those who don’t have a … Read More

Curriculum, SEL & Instructional Tools

Using SEL to combat digital stressors

Students deal with a lot, but digital stressors can be managed with specific interventions, including a focus on SEL

By Stacey Pusey June 22, 2020

Today’s 24/7 access to technology has brought many benefits, from online collaboration to improved parent-teacher communication. But that 24/7 environment has also brought increased stress to students’ lives as issues … Read More

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Curriculum, SEL & Instructional Tools

Movement and learning combine to spark student success

Students are better able to focus when they have time for movement and learning--and these strategies can be used at home while schools are closed

By Nancy Flatley June 22, 2020

Teachers never have enough hours in the day. So when we find learning tools that engage students and also serve multiple purposes, it’s a huge bonus. That’s just what I … Read More

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Curriculum, SEL & Instructional Tools

Using title funds for STEM curriculum

STEM initiatives can be part of title fund applications, opening the door for increased funding and new learning opportunities

By Christine McDonnell June 22, 2020

Education initiatives are continually adapting to new trends, policies, and opportunities. Yet, funding is a consistent roadblock when teachers and administrators attempt to expand the resources–especially the STEM resources–available in … Read More

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Curriculum, SEL & Instructional Tools

Digital teaching and learning in the smartphone era

Navigating classroom technology doesn't have to be daunting--all it takes is the ability to understand the relationship today's students have with technology

By Rick Selby June 22, 2020

For much of the past two decades, educators have commonly referred to millennials as “digital natives.” Given that they are the first generation to grow up with access to personal … Read More

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Curriculum, SEL & Instructional Tools

Finding great teaching resources without being overwhelmed

Learn how this teacher avoids an avalanche of online information and locates the right high-quality teaching resources for her students

By Elizabeth Vogel June 22, 2020

As a fifth grade teacher, I used to spend hours hunting for math materials and exercises. If I had to teach my math class a standard skill, like adding fractions … Read More

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Curriculum, SEL & Instructional Tools

6 steps to choose digital resources wisely

Here are some important things to consider when evaluating digital resources such as apps, games, and other services for use in school and at home

By Tammi Sisk June 22, 2020

Teachers understand how important it is to use high-quality educational tools and digital resources in the classroom, and they know it’s important to help students select books that match their … Read More

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Curriculum, SEL & Instructional Tools

The 4 tech skills all middle schoolers should develop

A principal and a computer teacher detail the tech skills their students need to become digitally savvy in a connected economy

By Rebecca Steck & Jennifer Vespucci June 22, 2020

Saint Patrick’s is a small, pre-K–8 Catholic school in Yorktown Heights, New York. Last year, we received a grant to revamp our computer lab into what we call a STREAM … Read More

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