The Ecological Approaches to Social Emotional Learning (EASEL) Laboratory, led by Dr. Stephanie Jones of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, explores the effects of high-quality social-emotional interventions on the development and achievement of children, youth, teachers, parents, and communities. Our work takes place in applied settings (e.g., schools and communities), and we employ a combination of rigorous quantitative and qualitative methods to investigate how particular configurations of and transactions between individuals, their social groups, the settings in which they interact, and broader social contexts influence human development.

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Navigating SEL for Teens

March 13, 2023
This Usable Knowledge piece introduces a new guide, "Navigating SEL from the Inside Out," which examines 18 evidence-based SEL programs and offers guiding questions to help educators choose programs that address specific goals, fit within schedules, integrate with existing initiatives, and ensure equitable benefits for all students. Read more about Navigating SEL for Teens
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Promoting Social and Emotional Learning in the Classroom

September 22, 2022
RTI International launched a new guide, focusing on evidence-based practices for implementing social and emotional learning (SEL) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The guide organizes SEL approaches into three categories: SEL integrated into the classroom, child-centered SEL activities, and school climate that fosters SEL, and it emphasizes adapting SEL to local contexts and outlines steps for effective implementation, aiming to... Read more about Promoting Social and Emotional Learning in the Classroom
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