EPISODE · Sep 19, 2022 · 31 MIN
159. Bringing Social Emotional Learning to Classrooms with Bridget Durkan Laird
from Learning Unboxed · host Annalies Corbin & NOVA Media
If the role of school is to prepare students for their adult lives, then academics are only a part of what they need to learn. We’re going to look at an innovative program that is working hard to bring SEL (social emotional learning) to the forefront of our thinking as we look at transforming our school structure.Bridget Durkan Laird is the chief executive officer at Wings for Kids, an organization that recognizes how emotional intelligence was a missing component in schools and sought out to give kids these skills by the time they’re teenagers. We discuss why Wings for Kids was founded, their approach toward teaching SEL, and the impact they are hoping to have.To learn more, visit: pastfoundation.orgWe unbox:The goal of Wings for Kids and the importance of social emotional learningHow Wings for Kids works to bring SEL into the classroom in engaging waysPartnering with teachers who are passionate about SELThe importance of adult buy-in when teaching kidsFinding the kids that need the most helpResources:Learn more at wingsforkids.orgsoarwithwings.com
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If the role of school is to prepare students for their adult lives, then academics are only a part of what they need to learn. We’re talking to Bridget Durkan Laird, CEO of Wings for Kids, about why we need to consider bringing social emotional learning to our classrooms and what Wings for Kids is doing to aid that.
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