{"id":79550,"date":"2024-05-16T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casel.org\/?post_type=blogposts&#038;p=79550"},"modified":"2024-05-21T13:59:34","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T18:59:34","slug":"happy-2nd-anniversary-to-the-casel-blog-here-are-our-top-10-blogs-so-far","status":"publish","type":"blogposts","link":"https:\/\/casel.org\/blog\/happy-2nd-anniversary-to-the-casel-blog-here-are-our-top-10-blogs-so-far\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy 2nd Anniversary to the CASEL Blog! Here Are our Top 10 Blogs So Far"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-points\"><strong>Key Points<\/strong><\/h2><a class=top href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The blog is 2 years old, so celebrate by checking out the top 10 posts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn how YOU can join these voices by writing for our blog.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s time to put on the party hats and toss some confetti! This month, <em>Constellations<\/em>, the CASEL blog, turns 2 years old! It\u2019s been 24 months of sharing the stories of SEL champions from all around the world. Students, teachers, researchers, parents\u2014they\u2019ve all contributed to this ever-growing collection of expert voices and real-life SEL practitioners. That\u2019s why we named it <em>Constellations<\/em>\u2014we envisioned a pattern connected by many bright spots. Check out our 10 most popular blog posts so far, and find out how you can add your voice!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/casel.org\/blog\/5-meaningful-standards-based-sel-activities-for-the-classroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5 Meaningful, Standards-Based SEL Activities for the Classroom<\/a><\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out this collection of take-and-use activities that can be incorporated into a systemic, schoolwide approach to SEL, offered by <strong>Jacqueline Pelliccio <\/strong>of Sustainable Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casel.org\/blog\/creating-the-villages-we-need\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Creating the Villages We Need<\/strong><\/a> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Dena Simmons <\/strong>of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.liberatedsel.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LiberatED <\/a>contemplates the importance of generating positive and supportive work environments so that we can support the children and youth we serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casel.org\/blog\/even-if-it-seems-like-sel-isnt-working-keep-at-it-heres-why\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Even if it Seems Like SEL &#8220;Isn&#8217;t Working,&#8221; Keep At It. Here&#8217;s Why.<\/strong><\/a> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Amanda Moreno <\/strong>of Erikson Institute illuminates how SEL is a long game, and one worth playing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casel.org\/blog\/how-trauma-informed-strategies-transformed-my-classroom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How Trauma-Informed Strategies Transformed My Classroom<\/strong><\/a> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Teacher <strong>Melanie Barbas <\/strong>describes the role that SEL can play in supporting students who have experienced trauma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casel.org\/blog\/three-important-shifts-in-our-guidance-on-adult-social-and-emotional-learning-sel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Three Important Shifts in our Guidance on Adult Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)<\/strong><\/a> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>What role could adult SEL play in helping create workplaces where teachers thrive and learning environments where students are supported? CASEL\u2019s <strong>Heather Schwartz <\/strong>and <strong>Claire Schu <\/strong>explain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casel.org\/blog\/ai-sel-the-mental-health-crisis-how-can-we-leverage-new-tech-to-meet-the-moment-and-what-are-the-risks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>AI + SEL &amp; The Mental Health Crisis: How Can We Leverage New Tech to Meet the Moment? (and What Are the Risks?)<\/strong><\/a> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>How will AI impact education? SEL program developer <strong>Margot Toppen<\/strong> offers a \u201cSWOT\u201d (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis to suggest areas for exploration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casel.org\/blog\/from-feedback-to-action-using-student-experience-data-to-transform-learning-environments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>From Feedback to Action: Using Student Experience Data to Transform Learning Environments<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>How can educators use data to provide a better learning experience for students? CASEL\u2019s <strong>Ednah Nwafor <\/strong>provides an overview of findings released in a brief produced with partner organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casel.org\/blog\/how-does-creativity-connect-to-social-and-emotional-skills-for-greater-well-being-in-school\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How Does Creativity Connect to Social and Emotional Skills for Greater Well-Being in School?<\/strong><\/a> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Emotions and mindset play an important role in supporting creativity. <strong>Dr. Ross C. Anderson <\/strong>describes how SEL can support creativity in students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casel.org\/blog\/not-only-do-students-need-strong-teacher-student-relationships-teachers-need-them-too\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Not Only Do Students Need Strong Teacher-Student Relationships \u2026 Teachers Need Them, Too!<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dr. Pilar Alamos <\/strong>shares her insights about how to support strong relationships with students and offers three take-and-use practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/casel.org\/blog\/we-teach-who-we-are-not-just-what-we-know-what-top-researchers-had-to-say-about-adult-sel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>\u201cWe teach who we are, not just what we know.\u201d What Top Researchers Had to Say About Adult SEL<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>During the 2023 <a href=\"https:\/\/selexchange.casel.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>SEL Exchange<\/em><\/a>, leading researchers <strong>Dr. Rebecca Collie<\/strong>, <strong>Dr. Robert Roeser<\/strong>, and <strong>Dr. Jason Okonofua <\/strong>offered their insights during the plenary <strong>The Science of Adult Transformation to Create Caring Schools.&nbsp;<\/strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/web.cvent.com\/event\/dc7d9033-1b6f-4ff7-9c21-3dfcf30618b7\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Registration for the <em>2024 SEL Exchange<\/em><\/a> is open through October 29!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The views in these blogs are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of CASEL.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"write-for-us\"><strong>Write for Us<\/strong><\/h2><a class=top href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you interested in writing for CASEL\u2019s blog, <em>Constellations<\/em>? <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1zSZFveKA8xsmlCADpfDP8t-y9emN0qswHQh1MnfmqBI\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more<\/a> about what we\u2019re looking for and how to pitch your idea!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Points Back to top It\u2019s time to put on the party hats and toss some confetti! 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