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Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Feb 13 min read
AI and the Future of Work: What to Expect in the Next 5 Years
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked both excitement and anxiety about the future of work. While AI promises...


Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Nov 1, 20242 min read
The Shocking Similarity Between Academic Echo Chambers and Anti-Education Rhetoric
There’s a peculiar phenomenon in the landscape of learning that deserves our attention: the parallel between certain academics who refuse...


Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jul 1, 20242 min read
Movies and Shows that Help Your Child Develop Emotional Intelligence
Television and streaming services are inundated with content, but amid the myriad choices, certain programs stand out for their potential...


Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jan 1, 20243 min read
The Importance of Well-being in Education: Helping Students Achieve Success
When we talk about school, it's not just about getting good grades or doing homework. We need to create a place where kids feel valued...


Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Jul 1, 20232 min read
Using SEL to Foster Inclusion, Respect, and Harmony: A Guide for Educators
Social and emotional learning (SEL) involves equipping students with skills to regulate emotions, empathize with others, and form...


Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
May 1, 20232 min read
Empowering Children and Teachers Through SEL: Overcoming Challenges Together
In today's fast-paced world, it is vital that children, parents, and educators work together to address the challenges that may arise in...


Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Mar 1, 20232 min read
What is Social-Emotional Learning and How Does it Help Students?
As education continues to evolve, so do the different strategies used to help students succeed. One of the most important strategies...


Elizabeth West
Feb 1, 20233 min read
Protecting Your Family’s Sanity in the College Admissions Process
The college application process can be fraught with anxiety and myth. It is difficult for students and families to decipher and...


Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
Dec 1, 20222 min read
4 Tips to Help Children/Teens Build Meaningful Relationships Beyond Social Media
Healthy relationships, particularly friendships, are essential to a child or teen's life. But what happens when those relationships are...


Ann-Bailey Lipsett & Tracey Hulen
Nov 1, 20226 min read
A Neuro-Developmental Approach to SEL: 5 Strategies to Help Kids Develop Social and Emotional Skills
In the wake of COVID, schools are working harder than ever and recognizing the importance of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). This is...


Katherine Grill, PhD
Oct 1, 20222 min read
How to Incorporate SEL into Homeschooling
SEL (social-emotional learning) helps kids build the cognitive, physical, and social skills needed to be successful with relationships,...


Doug Noll
Aug 1, 20223 min read
It Is Crucial for Teachers to Develop Their EI Before teaching SEL
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is a process for teaching basic emotional competency to young people and adults. When taught and...


Iqbal Ahmad
Jul 1, 20223 min read
How Can SEL Be Taught Through Remote Learning?
Given that Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is a relatively new social and academic debate, it’s fair to say that the timing of an...


Iqbal Ahmad
Jun 1, 20223 min read
How SEL can Reduce Bullying and Resolve Conflict
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) has been around for about three decades as an umbrella term used to describe a range of approaches to...


Brittney-Nichole Connor-Savarda
May 1, 20225 min read
What Causes Test Anxiety and How Emotional Intelligence Can Help
If you are a parent whose child suffers from test anxiety, or you are a student who knows firsthand the crippling feelings of overwhelm...


Dr. Andrew Kahn
Apr 1, 20224 min read
Tips for Creating an Emotionally Healthy Learning Environment for Kids
COVID-19-induced school closures pushed parents to engage in their child’s education in unprecedented ways. Regardless of how in-person...


Iqbal Ahmad
Feb 1, 20223 min read
Is Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Being Misrepresented?
Before we tackle the misinformation circulating about Social Emotional Learning (SEL), including the allegation that SEL is tied to...


Duane Jourdeans
Dec 31, 20214 min read
6 Ways Teachers Can Use Emotional Intelligence to Effectively Communicate with Parents and Students
Have you ever experienced feelings of dread and anxiety before connecting with a parent concerning a challenging situation? Have you...
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