SEL, which has received increased attention in recent years, helps students manage their emotions, create and maintain more positive relationships with others, make more responsible decisions and become more productive in attaining their goals. These skills can help students not only improve academically but become better citizens as adults as well.
These benefits can also extend to teachers and school leaders who incorporate SEL practices in their own lives. If educators are not practicing self-care and self-control, they often burn out or become frustrated, which can create a negative environment in the classroom and throughout the school.
