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Teaching Students to Pause in a World Designed for Distraction
While every swipe is designed to keep students hooked, human skills help students stay in control and better navigate the digital world.
June 17, 2026
Blog
Educator
Blog
Digital well-being
Human skills
Current Second Step User
District Leader
Educator
Family/Caregiver
Policy Leaders

What the Latest Evidence Says About Phone-Free Schools
Phone bans help but aren’t a cure‑all. More promising gains come when phone restrictions are paired with skill-building to grow digital well-being.
June 10, 2026
Blog
District Leader
Blog
Digital well-being
Human skills
Current Second Step User
District Leader
Educator
Family/Caregiver
Policy Leaders

5 Strategies to Solve the Funding Puzzle for Human Skills Programs
With the guidance of the Second Step® team, district leaders can learn how to take advantage of the various funding opportunities that others often miss.
June 3, 2026
Blog
District Leader
Blog
Funding
District Leader
Current Second Step User
School Leader

From Tech-Savvy to Human-Smart: Empowering Students in an AI Era
Being tech-savvy isn’t enough. In an AI-shaped world, students need creativity, empathy, resilience, and critical thinking to navigate information, relationships, and change.
May 27, 2026
Blog
District Leader
Blog
Digital well-being
Human skills
Current Second Step User
District Leader
Educator
Family/Caregiver
Policy Leaders
School Leader
Quiz
Digital well-being
School Leader
District Leader
Educator
Current Second Step User

5 Ways to Foster Human Skills in Extracurricular Activities
Extracurriculars are a great place for students to strengthen the human skills that benefit them back in the classroom, in life, and in their extracurricular of choice.
May 20, 2026
Blog
Educator
Blog
Human skills
Current Second Step User
District Leader
Educator
Family/Caregiver
School Leader
District Leader
Review of research
Digital well-being
Current Second Step User
District Leader
Educator
Policy Leaders
School Leader

Growth Mindset: Helping Students Build What Lasts
A growth mindset is the belief that abilities can develop over time. See how schools can cultivate this key human skill, along with resilience, confidence, and persistence.
May 13, 2026
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Educator
Blog
Growth mindset
Human skills
Current Second Step User
District Leader
Educator
School Leader
