As we gear up for the 2024-2025 school year, we’re buzzing with excitement about the new and familiar faces we’ll be welcoming to our afterschool programs. This year marks a special milestone as we roll out WINGS afterschool program at a brand-new site: Fickett...
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. In classrooms, teaching with empathy means recognizing and responding to students’ emotions, perspectives, and needs with compassion and understanding. Empathy is not the same as...
Self-control is a crucial skill that impacts our lives—from achieving academic success to building healthy relationships. There are three primary types of self-control: impulse control, emotional control, and movement control. Each plays a unique role in our ability...
In classrooms across the country, the discussion surrounding social emotional learning (SEL) often centers on how it should be delivered within schools. One commonly heard debate is: Should there be dedicated teachers for SEL initiatives or should all teachers...
As the school year winds down, adults begin thinking of ways to combat the “summer slide.” Traditionally, this term refers to the academic regression students may experience during the extended break from school. However, the summer slide isn’t...
