Edutopia – Sarah Gonser
“Many schools teach social and emotional learning (SEL) during the school day, but there’s far less emphasis on extending those lessons into another part of students’ lives: after school. While traditional after-school programs, like soccer and chess club, often include instruction around skills such as collaboration and persistence, writes Kate Stringer for The 74, “what is new is a growing interest in designing after-school programs that are intentional about teaching these skills, especially as research indicates they impact not just academics but also life outcomes and well-being.” Educators say there is significant value in reinforcing SEL learning in other settings—after-school happens to provide a highly accessible opportunity to do so outside the classroom.” (more)