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The Science and Practice of SEL: Implications for State Policymaking

Stephanie Jones, Rebecca Bailey, and Jennifer Kahn; National Association of State Boards of Education

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This article offers guidance to state policymakers on taking SEL to scale. These guidelines are organized around four actions: conduct a needs assessment, align approaches, focus on adults, and develop and communicate a plan.

Published

January 2, 2019

Topic

Adult SEL Alignment and Coherence Getting Started Sustainable Implementation

Category

Evidence Base & Research Policy Professional Learning & Practice

Audience

States & Policymakers

Resource Type

Actionable Tools/Guides Knowledge/Articles

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