SEL4US

Through our member alliances, SEL4US works to sustain and spread the use of high-quality, equity-focused SEL at the state and community levels by raising awareness of the benefits of SEL, promoting and supporting effective SEL implementation, and advancing SEL-related policies and funding... Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy advocated for SEL as a key strategy to address youth mental health challenges, in response to a question from SEL4US... For all students to benefit, school and SEL efforts must be implemented equitably and intentionally advance equity; promote antiracism; elevate students' cultural assets, voice, participation, and agency; and foster belonging for all individuals and groups. We recognize the pervasive influence of historical, systemic, and unconscious racism throughout our society. We also believe that SEL skills, such as emotional empathy and perspective-taking, can be learned in ways that foster the courage to name and interrupt corrosive systemic and individual..

Primary location: Somerville United States