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Why Financial Education Needs Human Skills

Why Financial Education Needs Human Skills

Financial education is essential, especially for today’s youth. See how human skills help bridge the gap between knowing the smart financial choice and actually making it.
July 8, 2026
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Blog
District Leader
Blog
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District Leader
Educator
Family/Caregiver
Policy Leaders
Finding the Balance Between High Tech and No Tech

Finding the Balance Between High Tech and No Tech

Restricting or limiting screen use may help improve learning environments, but restriction alone isn’t enough. Discover what a balanced approach to technology could look like.
July 1, 2026
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Blog
District Leader
Blog
Digital well-being
District Leader
Educator
Family/Caregiver
Policy Leaders
School Leader
Why Human Skills Are the Engine Behind School Climate

Why Human Skills Are the Engine Behind School Climate

Human skills provide a shared framework for connecting school climate, student engagement, and academic success. Learn how they support outcomes districts value most.
June 24, 2026
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Blog
School Leader
Blog
Human skills
School climate
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District Leader
Educator
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School Leader
Sample Lessons from Second Step® Elementary Classroom Kits 

Sample Lessons from Second Step® Elementary Classroom Kits 

Second Step® Elementary classroom kits help create focused, predictable classrooms where students feel safe, focused, and ready to learn—strengthening behavior and relationships during daily instructional time.
Sample lessons
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Elementary school
Educator
Sample lessons
Elementary school
Human skills
Current Second Step User
District Leader
Educator
Policy Leaders
School Leader
Sample Lesson from Second Step® Bullying Prevention Unit

Sample Lesson from Second Step® Bullying Prevention Unit

Grounded in research, the Second Step® Bullying Prevention Unit program helps students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 recognize, report, and refuse bullying—reinforcing shared expectations and a safer school climate.
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Bullying prevention
Educator
Sample lessons
Bullying prevention
Elementary school
Current Second Step User
District Leader
Educator
Policy Leaders
School Leader
Sample Activity from Second Step® Out-of-School Time

Sample Activity from Second Step® Out-of-School Time

Second Step® Out-of-School Time combines engaging activities with evidence-based instruction to help students practice essential life skills in meaningful ways.
Sample lessons
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Before and after school
Educator
Sample lessons
Before and after school
Elementary school
Current Second Step User
District Leader
Educator
Policy Leaders
School Leader
Sample Lessons from Second Step® Elementary Digital Program

Sample Lessons from Second Step® Elementary Digital Program

Get a closer look at how the Second Step® Elementary digital program supports stronger classroom communities and student success. Explore a free Grade 2 sample lesson instantly, and then request additional sample lessons and related resources for Kindergarten through Grade 5 delivered by email.
Sample lessons
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Elementary school
Educator
Sample lessons
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Sample Lessons from Second Step® Middle School

Sample Lessons from Second Step® Middle School

Second Step® Middle School is designed to help students navigate relationships, emotions, and challenges during a critical stage of development. Explore a free Grade 8 sample lesson instantly, and then request additional Grades 6–8 sample lessons delivered by email.‍
Sample lessons
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Middle school
Educator
Sample lessons
Middle school
Current Second Step User
District Leader
Educator
Policy Leaders
School Leader