Presented by Dr. Aaliyah Samuel, President and CEO, Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)

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While the term ​”SEL​” has become widely used to describe a variety of educational initiatives and visions, social​ and emotional learning focuses on a concrete set of skills that help students thrive both in and out of the classroom. ​These skills are essential for academic improvement, mental wellness, and career success.

Watch Dr. Aaliyah Samuel, President and CEO of the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning, for a discussion of what exactly SEL is, why the research shows it to be such a transformative tool for student outcomes​, and what it takes for schools to get started with effective implementation.

This recorded edLeader Panel is of interest to K-12 teachers and school and district leaders.

About the Presenter

Dr. Aaliyah A. Samuel is currently President and CEO at Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), spearheading initiatives alongside other educators, researchers, and policy leaders to expand social and emotional learning (SEL) nationwide and serving as a leading voice for children’s education. Dr. Samuel is a bilingual executive leader with expertise from early childhood through higher education. She previously served as Deputy Assistant Secretary, Local, State and National Engagement at the U.S. Department of Education, as a senior fellow at the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University, and former Executive Vice President of Government Affairs and Partnerships at NWEA. Prior to NWEA, Dr. Samuel was Director of Education at the National Governors Association (NGA). She has worked with diverse constituents, philanthropies, and national partners. Dr. Samuel holds an undergraduate degree from Tuskegee University, a master’s from University of South Florida, and a specialist and doctorate degree from Nova Southeastern.

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