Social and Emotional Learning, or SEL, has become an increasingly important focus in K-12 education over the past decade As educators and researchers continue to recognize the significant impact that social and emotional skills have on students’ academic success and overall well-being, many schools are incorporating SEL programs into their curriculum to help students develop these crucial skills.
SEL refers to the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, sel k12.