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SEL and Racial Equity
SEL teaches children the lessons they need to understand and practice racial equity. Social emotional learning starts with bringing an end to racism and injustice. But how do we have these tough conversations with young people?
Funding Sources for SEL
You’re a school administrator, you’re already stretched thin. You may want to implement social-emotional learning, but you don’t have the money! Here are some creative ways you can fund your SEL program.
We Joined Generation Schools Network
We are happy to announce that Empowering Education is merging with Generation Schools Network, a fellow education non-profit that has 15 years of experience supporting schools across the country.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Articles
End of the School Year Activities for Kids
3 End of School Year Activities As the end of the school year quickly approaches, it is important to find ways for students to reflect on their...
SEL Post Spring Break Motivation
Spring break is a great time for students and teachers alike to take some downtime away from school. However, coming back to school after an amazing week off can present challenges in the classroom. With the end of the school year in sight for many teachers coming back from spring break, we put together a list of ways to keep both your students and yourself motivated to finish the school year on a high note.
Social Skills & Relationships
All things exist in relationship. We cannot expect to understand the health of a plant, or a human, without understanding the context in which it lives, breathes and grows. In the same way, we cannot expect to implement effective educational reform without understanding the equally intricate web of relationships present in a classroom, school, and community.
Teaching Empathy to Elementary Students
Teaching Empathy to Young Children Creates Kind Adults Teaching empathy to elementary students may seem second-tier to “more important” subjects...
Active Listening Skills for Kids
The Importance of Active Listening Skills for Kids Active listing skills need to be explicitly taught to kids, contrary to popular belief. We seem...
Decision-Making for Kids
Mindfulness in the Classroom Articles
Student New Year’s Resolutions in the Classroom
You’ve probably made some New Year’s resolutions -- and you probably didn’t keep them! Our students also struggle to set and achieve goals but...
Reduce Winter Break Stress for Students
Five Tips to Reduce Winter Break Anxiety Teachers are almost always excited about an upcoming vacation, but as we approach the winter break, your...
Mindful Art Activities for Kids
Mindful Art in the Classroom I don’t know about you, but I see a strong connection between mindfulness and art. Think about all the different types...
Classroom Gratitude Challenge
Gratitude Challenge for the Classroom With Thanksgiving coming up, it’s a good time to find a gratitude challenge for kids. Research on gratitude...
Mindfulness & Silence Lesson
Notes from the Field: A Silent Lesson in Mindfulness from High Tech Elementary Empowering Education recently observed a lesson in mindful silence at...
Mindfulness in the Special Education Classroom
How I Brought Mindfulness into My Special Education Class For several years, I worked as a special education teacher with students with autism...
Trauma-Informed Teaching Articles
Healthy Goodbyes
Teaching Children How to Say Goodbye Creating healthy goodbyes is an important learning opportunity throughout the school year. Whether it is...
Trauma-Informed Management
What does trauma-informed teaching have to do management? As part of our work with K-8 schools on SEL, we train teachers on trauma-informed...
Trauma-Informed Mindfulness
How to Teach Trauma-Informed Mindfulness to Kids While every student, classroom, and school is different, research shows many benefits of teaching...
Creating a Trauma-Informed Classroom
Creating a trauma-informed classroom can help your middle school students who experience PTSD by creating a calming environment. Here are some helpful tips on how to create a safe space for your students.
How PTSD Affects Adult Learning
Trauma and PTSD impact adult learners just as it affects young learners. Learn the effects of trauma on the adult body and mind, and how educators can become better advocates for trauma-impacted students.
What Is Growth Mindset?
Growth mindset can be a misunderstood concept, but this blog post will give you an intro to growth mindset with 5 tips on how to teach it.