You don’t have to look far to discover that social and emotional learning (SEL) and the whole-child are buzzwords in education today. Have you ever wondered why SEL is talked about so much more now than in the past?  We are becoming increasingly aware that social and emotional health is just as important (if not more so) than physical health in supporting the whole child. Treatment for mental health is more acceptable, ...

Parent engagement is crucial for student success, both academically and socially. Regardless of family income or background, students whose parents are actively involved in their academics are "more likely to have higher grades and test scores, attend school regularly, have better social skills, show improved behavior, and adapt well to school"(Henderson, A.T., and K.L. Mapp). Rural districts sometimes struggle to maintain ...