Education Next – Sophie Barnes and Stephanie Jones
“Focusing on school culture and climate is beneficial for improving student learning as the characteristics of settings and environments play an important role in human development. Measurement and assessment in SEL should therefore be relevant, meaning that children deserve to be understood in relation to their ecological systems and experiential landscapes. Context also includes what children bring with them into the classroom. Finn rightly notes that understanding the challenges and experiences children face, whether it be homelessness, divorce, or another stressor, should be considered when selecting interventions, developing measures, and interpreting the results.” (more)