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Social-Emotional Learning in Middle School

Social-Emotional Learning in Middle School

Update: 2025-05-14
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Social-emotional learning (SEL) is crucial at any age, but it has a special significance at the middle level. Today we sit down with an Illinois principal who's school's unique approach to SEL has made an impact in to the culture and character of students in the middle grades and beyond.


Francesca Peck is principal at Polaris Charter Academy in Chicago, Illinois.


Liz Garden is principal of Henry P. Clough Elementary school in Mendon Massachusetts, and serves as fellow at the NAESP Center for Innovative Leadership.


Scott McLeod is professor of educational leadership at the University of Colorado, Denver, and a fellow at the NAESP Center for Innovative Leadership.

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Social-Emotional Learning in Middle School

Social-Emotional Learning in Middle School

National Association of Elementary School Principals