Human Skills: The Building Blocks of Well-Being
Human skills are building blocks students need to achieve goals, overcome obstacles, and form meaningful relationships. Designed by research and backed by evidence, Second Step® programs are the unparalleled leader in equipping students with human skills that support both academic success and well-being.
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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
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Powerful Second Step® Program Updates for the 2026–2027 School Year
Second Step programs are introducing meaningful updates for 2026–2027, including a new Digital Well-Being unit, a streamlined K–8 teaching experience, and an improved Leader Dashboard.
March 25, 2026
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Digital well-being
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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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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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Emotion regulation
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The Power of Human Skills in Education and Athletics
The key to making both sports and school positive learning experiences is intentionally emphasizing human skills in both.
December 10, 2025
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Human skills
Collaboration
Resilience
Why Human Skills Development Is the New Essential Curriculum
Human skills aren’t “soft.” They’re as essential as math or reading to equip students with the tools to connect, adapt, and thrive in both school and life.
November 19, 2025
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Communication
Collaboration
Why Strong Human Skills Make Students Future-Ready
By prioritizing strengthening skills like adaptability, self-awareness, and resilience, educators can ensure students are prepared to thrive, no matter what the future holds.
November 5, 2025
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Problem-solving
Resilience
How Human Skills Can Help in Tough Academic Seasons
When students have human skills to support their academic learning, those tough academic seasons can become an important part of their cycle of academic growth.
October 15, 2025
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