Second Step® Insights

Theater is more than a performance. It’s where students practice communication, empathy, and emotion regulation through real-world experiences that stick.

Teaching human skills can help new teachers manage many challenges they face in their role, such as classroom management, academic instruction, and relationship-building.

Human skills help students adapt to transitions, connect with their peers and teachers, and find their footing when everything around them is changing.

The 2026 CODiE Award for Best Student Wellbeing & SEL Solution is a powerful recognition of evidence, impact, and real-world support for students.