The application of skills to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.
The first week of school is an important time for building community and focusing on students’ social–emotional learning. Students will be more likely to engage, take risks, and support one another if they feel a sense of trust and belonging among the group members and with their teacher.
Conflict has been a constant state throughout human history. While different regions have periods of peace, conflict is always occurring in some part of the globe at any given time.
Football for Schools (F4S) is an ambitious program run by FIFA, in collaboration with UNESCO, which aims to contribute to the education, development, and empowerment of approximately 700 million children around the world. It seeks to make football more accessible to both boys and girls by incorporating football activities into the education system, in partnership with relevant authorities and stakeholders.
The nonprofit Prejudice Unfolded is dedicated to educating and combating various forms of prejudice and discrimination. The organization’s mission is to raise awareness about the roots, causes, and impact of prejudice on individuals and communities, fostering understanding and tolerance among diverse groups.
Educators often pause at the end of the school year to celebrate as a school community and reflect on the year. Students also need opportunities to connect and process before heading off for the summer.
Outdoor learning provides positive, healthy, and effective learning opportunities, improving the physical, emotional, and mental health of educators and learners alike. Outdoor learning also addresses key social and environmental issues, such as the climate crisis, the rapid loss of biodiversity, nature-deficit disorder, and the obesity epidemic.
Adolescence is a time when young people are crafting stories about who they are, how they understand the world, and how they fit into society. Literature has the power to inform and transform the way adolescents see themselves and others.
The mission of the National Youth Foundation (NYF)—founded and led by three Black women and a Black teen with a vision for change—is to promote diversity, inclusion, and gender equality through innovative literacy programs.
NBA Math Hoops leverages the game of basketball to build fundamental math skills through a physical and digital basketball-themed board game, a curriculum, and a community program. Designed for students in grades 4–8, this free program develops students’ algebra readiness prior to entering high school, while strengthening important skills such as self-regulation and executive function.
Migration is a shared story that spans time and place. Throughout human history, people have crossed borders for a variety of reasons: seeking economic opportunity, reuniting with family, escaping war or persecution, pursuing an education, or finding acceptance for their authentic selves. These motivations, among others, drive hundreds of millions of people around the world to move, either voluntarily or out of necessity.