Education Dive – Erin McIntyre
“Moral reasoning and character are being considered and taught in more schools than ever before. Last summer, Education Week reported on a significant bump in educator support for critical soft skills, after surveying school officials and teachers. Since then, a new California initiative starting this year plans to test students on emotional skills in eight districts. A 2011 study found teaching social emotional skills helps students improve academic performance by 11%.”(more)