The 74 Million – Kate Stringer
“But the curriculum isn’t just about teaching students how to read. Integral to the EL Education model are social-emotional skills like collaboration, self-management and empathy. The design team is responsible for embedding these skills into the curriculum, so students are learning how to be good listeners at the same time they’re learning how to discuss a work of fiction. Teaching these soft skills, as they’re sometimes called, alongside academic content is part of a new push in the field of social-emotional learning. A recent report that gathered input from scientists, educators, parents and students recommended that social-emotional learning be embedded throughout the school day, rather than standing alone as a separate program.” (more)