Why Self-Management Skills in High School are Key to Workplace Success
When we think of SEL or social and emotional learning, we often picture students learning about different self-awareness and stress management techniques in the classroom. Most people only see the “emotional” necessity of these skills. However, according to today’s executives, these abilities are proving to be essential “soft-skills” in the workplace. In a recent Forbes report, some […]
How SEL Prepares Students for Community College and Beyond
Whether high school students choose a trade school, an apprenticeship, community college, or a traditional college track, educators and counselors need to help prepare them for success no matter the path they seek. The development of SEL skills is often a significant benchmark that must be reached to help improve post-secondary academic experiences and goals. […]
How SEL In High School Fosters the Soft Skills Employers Seek
LinkedIn’s Global Talent Trends report believes social and emotional skills or “soft skills” are essential to the future of work, more than any other trend changing the nature of workplaces. Furthermore, 80 percent of employers said these skills are increasingly important to company success. SEL teaches students critical soft skills, including self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, […]
Tips and Resources for Educators Teaching SEL During COVID-19
With their students, classrooms, and administrative systems upended by COVID-19, social-emotional learning (SEL) is proving to be a challenge for many educators. According to a Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s 2020 Educator Confidence Report, only 7 percent of 1,400 educators surveyed said they were prepared to address students’ social and emotional needs during COVID-19. Only 10 percent surveyed reported […]
How Finding the Right Academic Fit Positively Impacts your Future Career
We live in an ever-changing world, and finding the right academic fit during high school may be challenging. A report from CNBC states, “today’s’ graduating students are getting a crash course in pivoting and changing their career outlook.” The good news? Once you find the right academic fit, it can open up a new world of possibilities […]