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A Mid-Year Check-In: Making the Rest of the School Year Count

A Mid-Year Check-In: Making the Rest of the School Year Count

Learn how a mid-year check-in can empower school communities to finish the school year strong, strengthening human skills and impacting students, educators, and families.
January 28, 2026
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The Second Step® Team
From Holiday Chaos to Classroom Calm: How Human Skills Help Students Thrive in January and Beyond

From Holiday Chaos to Classroom Calm: How Human Skills Help Students Thrive in January and Beyond

Ease the post-break transition with human skills like empathy, resilience, and collaboration through simple, research-backed classroom strategies.
January 14, 2026
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The Second Step® Team
Beyond Resolutions: 5 Human Skills-Based Strategies to Help Students Reach Their Goals

Beyond Resolutions: 5 Human Skills-Based Strategies to Help Students Reach Their Goals

The process of setting goals is beneficial to kids for many reasons, such as encouraging self-reflection and motivation and growing their strategic thinking.
January 7, 2026
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The Second Step® Team
When Support Speaks a Student’s Language: Strengthening Small Group Instruction in Spanish

When Support Speaks a Student’s Language: Strengthening Small Group Instruction in Spanish

Small group human skills lessons give students the extra practice, structure, and confidence they need to stay on track—now with 41 presentations available in Spanish.
December 22, 2025
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The Second Step® Team

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