“All Children are Born to Thrive”: Why Social, Emotional, and Academic Development (SEAD) Matters
August 06, 2020 by Letisha Marrero After months of distance learning, unfinished instruction, social isolation, and missed activities during the summer months, many of the nation’s students will need extra support when the 2020-2021 school years starts. But…
When it Comes to Social Emotional Development, Relationships Matter, Especially During COVID-19
April 27, 2020 by Nancy Duchesneau Last year, I spent four months traveling around the country interviewing students and families of color about how schools could do a better job supporting their children’s social and emotional…
OPINION: Maryland can make education better for all students
February 21, 2020 by John B. King Jr., J.D., Ed.D., Torrey Smith Torrey Smith, a former Baltimore Raven, is president of the Torrey Smith Family Fund and a Players Coalition member. John B. King Jr. is president and chief executive of the…
A Holistic Approach to Social, Emotional, and Academic Development (SEAD)
February 20, 2020 by Nancy Duchesneau Social, emotional, and academic development (SEAD) is the latest buzzword in education. But what does it mean exactly? Usually, when you hear about social emotional learning or SEAD, it’s often…