Academic
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Improved academic performance (11% increase in test scores)
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Improved focus, attention and goal-setting
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Better equipped to handle the challenges of academic life
Emotional
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Increased self-confidence
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Develop a positive self-image
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Reduced rates of anxiety, depression and emotional distress.
BENEFITS OF SEL
Reduced Behavioral Problems
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Less prone to substance abuse, and criminal behavior in adolescence and adulthood.
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Less likely to engage in disruptive behaviors, bullying, and aggression.
Better Social Skills
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Better at communicating effectively, empathise with others, and resolve conflicts constructively.
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Able to build and maintain healthy and supportive relationships
Explore the Importance of SEL
Understanding how the brain and heart drive emotional, social, and academic growth
SEL is the missing piece in education
The impact of Social and Emotional Learning