A Smarter Approach to Social-Emotional Learning

October 22, 2019

Introducing the official launch of Explore SEL, a site designed as a navigator for the field of social and emotional learning. The tools and resources on this site support exploring, connecting, and comparing SEL and non-academic frameworks and skills to... Read more about A Smarter Approach to Social-Emotional Learning

Bite-sized lessons in social-emotional learning

September 30, 2019

The Marshall Memo highlights three examples of Kernels from the EASEL Lab: Magic 8 Ball, Dear Abby, and Belly Breathing. Read more about Bite-sized lessons in social-emotional learning

Can Bite-Sized Lessons Make Social-Emotional Learning Easier to Teach?

September 10, 2019

From Education Week, read an introduction to Kernels, a cost-effective method to teach social-emotional skills. Discover examples of Kernels and read more about the effects of implementing Kernels. Read more about Can Bite-Sized Lessons Make Social-Emotional Learning Easier to Teach?

A cheaper, quicker approach to social-emotional learning?

March 4, 2019

From the Hechinger Report, Professor Stephanie... Read more about A cheaper, quicker approach to social-emotional learning?

For a New Approach to Social Emotional Learning, Look to Kernels

February 2, 2018

Learn more about new kernels of practice being piloted by Stephanie Jones and the EASEL Lab, with support from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative in this article from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Read more about For a New Approach to Social Emotional Learning, Look to Kernels

Is Social-Emotional Learning a Hoax? Readers Respond

July 18, 2017

After a commentary on the “faux psychology” of SEL, readers respond, including a letter from EASEL director Stephanie Jones, EASEL research manager Rebecca Bailey, and developmental psychologist Suzanne Bouffard. Read more about Is Social-Emotional Learning a Hoax? Readers Respond

Selecting the Right SEL Program

June 20, 2017

How can you choose the right SEL program for your school or organization? Learn more about our new guide that takes a deep dive into 25 evidence-based SEL programs.

As Social and Emotional Learning Expands, Educators Fear the 'Fizzle'

June 15, 2017

As social and emotional learning continues to gain interest, how can we advance and sustain this important work? In a new EdSource article, EASEL director, Stephanie Jones, weigh in. Read more about As Social and Emotional Learning Expands, Educators Fear the 'Fizzle'

The Future of Children Social and Emotional Learning Issue

May 31, 2017

The Future of Children, a journal published by Princeton University and the Brookings Institution released their newest edition on Social and Emotional Learning, organized and edited by EASEL director and HGSE associate professor, Stephanie Jones. Access the full journal and policy brief... Read more about The Future of Children Social and Emotional Learning Issue

The Future of School-Based Social and Emotional Learning Programs

May 31, 2017

Following the release of the latest issue of The Future of Children, titled “Social and Emotional Learning,” EASEL director, Stephanie Jones, spoke at the Brookings Institution ... Read more about The Future of School-Based Social and Emotional Learning Programs

Executive Function Not a Panacea for Education Ills

The Boston Globe
May 24, 2015

As programs targeting executive function become more widespread in the United States, the Boston Globe gives a word of caution on EF as a pancea and describes the research still yet to be done.