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Collaborating is a life skill kids need in and out of school, and educator Carrie White shares five ways human skills instruction can help boost collaboration and teamwork.

Learn how starting human skills programs early helps children form healthy relationships, regulate emotions, boost academic success, and foster lifelong well-being.

Learn the common signs of stress in kids and explore strategies for helping students manage school stress, such as improving school climate and getting peer support.

The updated Second Step® Middle School program helps students and educators more actively engage in the process of strengthening human skills.

Learn how to create a supportive classroom by setting norms of respect, designing accessible spaces, and providing learning aids.

Read a recap of Dr. Jane Choi's webinar on adolescent mental wellness, discussing post-pandemic struggles, CDC teen sadness data, and strategies for positive school environments.

Great high schools empower everyone to succeed. Join us for an overview of Second Step® High School, the all-new human skills program for Grades 9–12 from Committee for Children. Discover the program’s relevant approach to addressing adolescent students’ diverse social and emotional needs. Learn about its uniquely flexible framework of resources for educators to build a school culture where everyone is connected and supported. Explore examples of its engaging experiences and the power of its research foundation. The program is now available for purchase for the 2024–2025 school year.

Recap of Amy Walker’s webinar on research-based approaches to prevent bullying, foster kindness, and build a positive school culture by strengthening human skills.