We Need To Add Social And Emotional Learning To The Curriculum

PstreetSELkids Perdido Street School, a blog about “Politics, Education Policy and Schools” makes the case for an increased focus on SEL and “whole person” education in light of last months events in Aurora, Colorado. Click here for the full post.

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CARE for Teachers: Sixth Annual Garrison Institute Cultivating Awareness and Resilience in Education Summer Retreat
Friday, Aug 9 – Wednesday, Aug 14
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Professional development training for teachers, promoting mindfulness through contemplative practices, helping teachers better manage students' and their own emotions.
Garrison Institute Contemplative Teaching and Learning Initiative: Annual Education Symposium
Friday, Nov 15 – Sunday, Nov 17
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Annual symposium for educators, health professionals, researchers and policymakers to learn from one another in an environment that nurtures dialogue and advances evidence-based practice.

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Patricia Jennings, Senior Fellow

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Senior Advisory Board: Clancy Blair, Paul Ekman, Peter Senge, Dan Siegel, B. Alan Wallace

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