Schools, students and teachers began the school year facing daunting challenges that impact their emotional well-being, ranging from natural disasters to a global pandemic.

In this issue of our Promising Practices Newsletter, explore how social-emotional learning is more important than ever to help students succeed. Learn how a school equity strategist is helping schools support and nurture Black girls by cultivating authentic leaders, strengthening adult SEL and advancing culturally responsive practices.

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Inside this edition:

• Social-Emotional Learning During a Pandemic
• SREB’s SEL Workshops
• Equity in Education: Practical Applications of Research
• Diversity and Discipline: Black Girls in Crisis
• Hands-On Learning… at a Distance: Adapting CTE to Hybrid Settings
• It’s Time — Send Us Your Proposals to Present at the 2021 Making Schools Work Conference!
• A video sneak peek of featured speaker, Principal Baruti Kafele, on social justice education
• 2020 Pacesetter School Award Winner in the Spotlight: Penta Career Center, Perrysburg, Ohio