{"id":82090,"date":"2026-02-04T17:05:43","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T23:05:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casel.org\/?post_type=blogposts&#038;p=82090"},"modified":"2026-02-04T17:05:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T23:05:46","slug":"state-of-the-sel-field-2026-human-skills-for-a-changing-world","status":"publish","type":"blogposts","link":"https:\/\/casel.org\/blog\/state-of-the-sel-field-2026-human-skills-for-a-changing-world\/","title":{"rendered":"State of the SEL Field 2026: Human Skills for a Changing World"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s impossible to know what tomorrow will bring, but there are foundational skills everyone needs to grow, thrive, and deal with whatever life brings. We call them human skills, and you rely on them every day as do our students!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the 2026 State of the Field webinar, Dr. Aaliyah A. Samuel and Dr. Timothy Shriver offered their insights about how getting \u201cback to the basics\u201d of self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, problem-solving, and responsible decision-making can equip students and adults alike with what they need to navigate an uncertain future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"359\" src=\"https:\/\/casel.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/SOTF-2026-2.png\" alt=\"Image titled Workforce Readiness. Subhead: IN a world where technical skills fluctuate in relevance, human skills endure. \nFurther text: More than half of employers surveyed the World Economic Forum's Future of jobs 2025 report listed these traits as &quot;core skills&quot; for their workforce.\n\nImage shows the CASEL wheel with the five SEL competencies with lines leading to the various terms from job ads and how they align with the competencies.\" class=\"wp-image-82092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/casel.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/sites\/1\/.\/SOTF-2026-2.png 624w, https:\/\/casel.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/sites\/1\/.\/SOTF-2026-2-300x173.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you missed it, <a href=\"https:\/\/casel.org\/events\/state-of-the-field-2026-human-skills-for-a-changing-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the video recording is available now<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"our-favorite-moments\"><strong>Our Favorite Moments<\/strong><\/h2><a class=top href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Self-regulation as the Critical Competency<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe title=\"State of the Field 2026: Self-management is the number one skill to teach young people\" width=\"422\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CcA6_qyzNeE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Student\u2019s Perspective on Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe title=\"State of the Field 2026: Responsible decision-making is critical to students&#039; use of technology\" width=\"422\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/43_ssrXusGw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SEL and the Workforce<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe title=\"State of the Field 2026: Business leaders want a workforce with the durable skills that SEL teaches\" width=\"422\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OzfJSFcHwE4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Posts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/casel.org\/blog\/2025-year-in-review-taking-a-stand-for-social-and-emotional-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2025 Year in Review: Taking a Stand for Social and Emotional Learning<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/casel.org\/blog\/exchange-keynote-wired-for-connection-the-impact-of-the-teacher-student-relationship-on-student-well-being\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exchange Keynote\u2014Wired for Connection: The Impact of the Teacher-Student Relationship on Student Well-Being<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/casel.org\/blog\/state-of-the-sel-field-2025-skills-that-last-impact-that-endures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State of the SEL Field 2025: Skills That Last, Impact That Endures<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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>It\u2019s impossible to know what tomorrow will bring, but there are foundational skills everyone needs to grow, thrive, and deal with whatever life brings. 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