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Equipping Partners for SustainabilityIn this episode, Tom DeWire interviews Jen Foster from the eMints National Center, a grantee of the Education, Innovation, and Research (EIR) program. They disc

Education, Innovation, and Research (EIR) - Sept 17, 2024

New Research Says Prosocial Behavior Among Classmates Boosts Academic Engagement in Middle SchoolSetting up high expectations of prosocial behavior among your classroom environments could be crucial for student academic success.

We Are Teachers - Jul 24, 2024

University of Missouri uses federal grant to improve classroom culture - MissourinetA University of Missouri instructional teaching consultant is using a grant to help improve classroom culture and student behavior. Jen Foster is a senior coordinator with eMINTS, an instructional model for educational professional learning. She has received an $8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to help promote what she calls prosocial behavior […]

Missourinet - Jun 7, 2024

This Teaching Routine Takes Just 5 Minutes. Its Impact Lasts Much LongerIt's no gimmick. Greeting students individually at the classroom door has been linked to benefits for both teachers and students.

EdWeek - Feb 24, 2024

Missouri program teaching prosocial skills expands to more classrooms and states“Prosocial” lessons are emphasizing empathy for thousands of students.

St. Louis Public Radio - Feb 16, 2024

Missouri wants to teach students to be better humans through social-emotional learningPoor classroom behavior is pushing some teachers out of the profession. The Missouri Department Elementary and Secondary Education wants to implement learning standards including self-awareness, respect and empathy.

Up To Date - Oct 5, 2023

States Look to Social-Emotional Learning to Combat Student Misbehavior, Poor Mental HealthExperts say SEL can be a first line of defense against youth mental health problems and misbehavior, but political resistance continues.

EdWeek - Sep 15, 2023

Missouri school board set to adopt social-emotional learning standardsThe debate over social-emotional learning in public schools is already heated in St. Charles County, where a group of conservative parents launched “Operation Opt-Out.”

St. Louis Post Dispatch - Sep 5, 2023

Missouri’s education department wants feedback on social-emotional learning standardsThe state’s top educators want to curb bad behavior in the classroom by implementing social-emotional learning standards for all students.

Fox2Now - Sep 4, 2023

Missouri wants your input on proposed state education standardsDESE has an online survey where members of the public can comment on statewide social-emotional learning proposals.

KOMU8 - Sep 1, 2023

Missouri education board moves forward with social-emotional learning standards • Missouri IndependentThe Missouri State Board of Education hopes to implement social-emotional learning standards — if they can survive the public comment period.

Missouri Independent - Aug 30, 2023

Educator work group floats standards for teaching students social-emotional skillsEducators from across Missouri have arrived at a draft set of guidelines that they say will help students "become good humans."

News Tribune - Aug 27, 2023

Missouri’s education department launches survey on social-emotional learning standardsThe Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is asking the public for input regarding its standards for social-emotional learning.

KY3 - Aug 15, 2023

Missouri education leaders discuss social, emotional learning in classrooms The state’s top educators want to implement social and emotion learning standards for all of Missouri’s students.

Fox4 - May 24, 2023

State Board of Education discuss implementing social, emotional learning in Missouri classrooms The state’s top educators want to implement social and emotion learning standards for all of Missouri’s students.

Fox2Now - May 24, 2023

Missouri commission works to sweeten the school culture and climate recipe - MissourinetA statewide commission is working to find the key ingredients for a recipe that will improve the climate and culture in Missouri’s K-12 public schools. The commission members – or cooks in the kitchen in this case – are putting their heads together to dish out a menu of recommendations that will meet the needs […]

Missourinet - May 22, 2023

DESE group presents social and emotional learning standards to State Board of EducationA draft of 15 standards that will be used as expectations for student's behavior in the classroom were presented Tuesday morning.

KOMU8 - May 16, 2023

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