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Common Sense - Resources
Common Sense - Resources
Common Sense - Resources

Common Sense supports K–12 schools with lesson plans, educational technology reviews, and everything else educators need to empower a generation of digital citizens.
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Government Relaxes Nutrition Standards for School Lunches
Government Relaxes Nutrition Standards for School Lunches
Government Relaxes Nutrition Standards for School Lunches

This article explains the changes in federal nutrition standards for school lunches.
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Best Practices in Education - Community Schools
Best Practices in Education - Community Schools
Best Practices in Education - Community Schools

NEA's research spotlight on community schools including descriptions and additional related links.
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10 Ways to Help Your Teen Succeed in High School
10 Ways to Help Your Teen Succeed in High School
10 Ways to Help Your Teen Succeed in High School

KidsHealth shares 10 ways parents can help their teen stay on track for academic success in high school.
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The California Department of Education - Parent and Family Resources
The California Department of Education - Parent and Family Resources
The California Department of Education - Parent and Family Resources

California Department of Education's (CDE) webpage with information for parents and families on how to be involved in the education of their children.
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10 Simple Ways to Engage in Lifelong Learning
10 Simple Ways to Engage in Lifelong Learning
10 Simple Ways to Engage in Lifelong Learning

This article discusses 10 ways to engage in lifelong learning.
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Social Emotional Learning in the Home
Social Emotional Learning in the Home
Social Emotional Learning in the Home

CASEL provides parents and families resources to support their children’s social and emotional development at home.
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Great Schools - Learn About Schools in Your Area
Great Schools - Learn About Schools in Your Area
Great Schools - Learn About Schools in Your Area

Great Schools.org provides information regarding school quality to help parents find the right school for their family.
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Six Seconds: The Emotional Intelligence Network
Six Seconds: The Emotional Intelligence Network
Six Seconds: The Emotional Intelligence Network

This is a network that provides Social and emotional Learning resources.
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American Institute for Research
American Institute for Research
American Institute for Research

The American Institutes for Research (AIR) has conducted extensive research in early childhood, K-12, and higher education settings. AIR offers resources and research publications for educators.
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Reunite, Renew, and Thrive: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Roadmap for Reopening School
Reunite, Renew, and Thrive: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Roadmap for Reopening School
Reunite, Renew, and Thrive: Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Roadmap for Reopening School

This is the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) Social-Emotional Learning Roadmap for reopening schools.
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California Department of Education - Social and Emotional Learning
California Department of Education - Social and Emotional Learning
California Department of Education - Social and Emotional Learning

This is the California Department of Education's official site for Social-Emotional Learning. It links to various resources schools and districts can access.
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California Department of Education - Social and Emotional Learning Guiding Principles
California Department of Education - Social and Emotional Learning Guiding Principles
California Department of Education - Social and Emotional Learning Guiding Principles

This is a grounding document for the California Department of Education's Social and Emotional Learning guiding principles.
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The Federal Role in Education
The Federal Role in Education
The Federal Role in Education

Education is primarily a State and local responsibility in the United States. A quick overview of the role of the Federal government in education.
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Implementing Comprehensive School Mental Health Programs
Implementing Comprehensive School Mental Health Programs
Implementing Comprehensive School Mental Health Programs

This digital presentation includes four modules that describe considerations that need to be taken when implementing a comprehensive school mental health program. Topics include best practices in comprehensive school mental health, policies and procedures, and funding as well as many more.
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National Center for Healthy Safe Children
National Center for Healthy Safe Children
National Center for Healthy Safe Children

The National Center for Healthy Safe Children offers resources and technical assistance to states, tribes, territories, and local communities to come together to promote well-being.