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Articles: May Education Newsletter

With the re-introduction of Congressman Tim Ryan's social-emotional learning bill, our May newsletter focuses on the wide-ranging benefits of SEL skills for students.

Articles: Tim Ryan Brings SEL Bill Back to Congress

Today, Congressman Tim Ryan re-introduces his bill to support the growth of social-emotional learning in schools.

Videos and Podcasts: Rep. Tim Ryan on A Mindful Nation

Representative Tim Ryan (D-OH) discusses how mindfulness can offer an effective—and bipartisan—remedy for problems plaguing our schools, hospitals, veterans, and society at large.

Articles: Don’t Blame the Brain

A new book argues that education must be based on how our brains really function—not how we wish they would.

Articles: Can Educators Cultivate Ecological Intelligence?

A new book, co-written by Emotional Intelligence author Daniel Goleman, argues that schools are the best places to cultivate an understanding of our relationship to the natural world.

Articles: Why Teacher Ratings Hurt Schools and Students

The Los Angeles Times is suing for "value-added" assessments of teachers. Here's why they may do more harm than good.

Articles: Stopping Teacher Burnout

The SMART-in-Education program helps teachers cope with rising academic demands and falling budgets.

Articles: Does SEL Make the Grade?

Fueled by new research, the social-emotional learning movement is building momentum. Is it enough to make American schools change their course?

Articles: The Wisdom of Babies

As Roots of Empathy gears up for its U.S. expansion, founder Mary Gordon reveals how the program has nurtured compassion around the world, one child at a time.

Videos and Podcasts: Meet Baby Mei

Mary Gordon shows a Roots of Empathy classroom and baby in action, explaining how together they help break cycles of intergenerational violence.

Videos and Podcasts: Emotional Literacy

Mary Gordon shares inspiring stories about children performing remarkable acts of compassion.

Videos and Podcasts: Our Common Humanity

Mary Gordon discusses how caring for a baby helps children find the humanity in themselves and others.

Videos and Podcasts: Tiny Teachers

Mary Gordon describes how babies can foster emotional connection and emotional literacy in the classroom.

Videos and Podcasts: Roots of Empathy’s Impact

Mary Gordon discusses the research showing that Roots of Empathy reduces aggression, boosts emotional literacy, and creates more caring children.

Articles: Can Emotional Intelligence Be Taught?