What is Social and Emotional Learning?

The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning defines social and emotional learning as 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, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. A variety of social and emotional learning initiatives and programs are available, including Community Matters, the Four Pillars of Wellbeing Curriculum, Learning for Justice, Making Caring Common Project, RULER, and Ashoka Youth Initiatives.