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Second Step® is more than a program—it’s a catalyst. It gives educators and students the practical tools they need to support learning and emotional well-being, helping them make a meaningful impact in classrooms today and prepare students for life beyond school.
Higher Academic Motivation
Elementary schools using Second Step showed higher academic motivation than non-implementing schools.
Fewer Out-of-School Suspensions
Schools implementing Second Step had 14% fewer out-of-school suspensions compared to non-implementing schools.
Improved School Climate
Schools that use Second Step improved overall school climate by 11% compared to those that did not.
Achievement • Innovation • Resiliency
Second Step is the leading program, trusted by schools nationwide and recognized by CASEL for meeting high standards in design and impact. Our human skills curricula are evidence-based and research-backed, helping students build essential life skills, strengthen wellbeing, and prepare for success through high school and beyond. As a foundational tool for whole-child development, Second Step supports lasting outcomes in classrooms and communities.
The Second Step® Difference
As your trusted partner, Second Step programs equip kids with tools for success, enabling them to thrive both in and out of the classroom. Our engaging and holistic approach blends research and practice to foster a growth mindset, making it easier to create a positive school climate.
Research
Five commitments to research quality and integrity set our programs apart with great experiences and positive student outcomes.
Flexibility
We offer a range of support to provide you with an efficient and scalable implementation experience tailored to your needs.
Impact
More than 26 million children in 45,000 schools in all 50 states and around the world benefit from our programs each year.
Second Step in essence is really more than a program. A program is designed to have a clear stop and start, with many of its core components occurring in between. Second Step is more of a foundation for change and transformation because it equips both educators and students with knowledge and skills that don’t fit into a “start – stop” programming window, but transcend beyond the instructional moment into life.
Dr. Veneschia Bryant
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