The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have underscored the need for a long-term solution—versus short-term fixes—to support students and educators. From the classroom to the superintendent’s office, disruptions continue to be felt in schools at all levels. And the role of social and emotional learning (SEL) is more critical than ever.

A survey of U.S. districts revealed that the chaos of the pandemic resulted in enormous setbacks, including 90% higher rates of student absenteeism, 74% of districts reporting multiple indicators of increased mental health stresses among students, and 57% reporting an increase in teachers and support staff seeking assistance.

In this eBook, you’ll get an in-depth look at the fundamentals of SEL and learn why schools and districts are implementing programs to address social-emotional concerns at the student, educator, and institutional levels.

Learn about:

• The origins and fundamental principles of social and emotional learning
• The impact that social-emotional skill building can have on students, teachers, and institutions
• How PowerSchool’s solutions support SEL initiatives at every level