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Why Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Matters — And How RISE Makes It Real

In today’s world, academic skills alone aren’t enough. Students need the tools to manage emotions, build healthy relationships, overcome adversity, and make thoughtful decisions. That’s where Social Emotional Learning (SEL) comes in—and why RISE puts it at the heart of everything we do.

The Need for SEL

The Science Behind our Free Resilience Programs

R.I.S.E and Developmental Psychology

  

  1. Comprehensive Coverage of CASEL Competencies:
  2. RISE offers a wide range of practices and activities that align with all five core competencies of CASEL: self-awareness, social awareness, self-management, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. This comprehensive coverage ensures that students have opportunities to develop various aspects of their social-emotional skills.


  1. Practical and Applicable Tools for Students:
  2. RISE provides practical tools and strategies that students can apply directly to their lives. The practices outlined in RISE, such as positive self-talk, resilience through hardship, and decision-making skills, are designed to be actionable and relevant to students' daily experiences, making the learning process more meaningful and impactful.


Social Emotional Learning

  

  • The CASEL competencies for SEL umbrella the “How to” strategies and tools of the R.I.S.E (Resilience. Inspire. Self-Empower) e book and online course. The R.I.S.E course offers practices, activities, assessments, and practical tools for students to understand and apply these essential skills to their lives. The 22 Practices in R.I.S.E correlate with the CASEL 5 Competency Clusters and also meet the 4 strategies to promote SEL with professional development for staff, general teaching practices, and guidance for organizational structures within a school to support students’ social and emotional development as a schoolwide initiative.


  1. Integration with Professional Development and Organizational Support:
    • RISE goes beyond student-focused activities by also addressing the needs of educators, administrators, and the school community. The program includes guidance for general teaching practices, professional development for staff, and recommendations for creating supportive organizational structures that promote social and emotional development school wide. This integration ensures a holistic approach to SEL within the educational environment.




Life Ready Learning: Our Focus Area

The Science Behind Resilience

Youth

R.I.S.E's signature youth education program, is a social emotional learning curriculum which gives students the skills to navigate life and prevent bullying and substance abuse.


According to CASEL’s research, students who engaged in SEL interventions academically performed 11 percentile points above those who did not. Additionally, students demonstrated improved classroom behavior, an increased ability to manage stress and depression, and better attitudes about themselves, others, and school. 


Global Statistics


20% of US students ages 12-18 report being bullied.

1 in 3 students said they had been the victim of cyberbullying, and 1 in 5 reported skipping school due to cyberbullying or violence as expressed in a study of students across 30 countries.

2 in 3 students said they are worried about violence in and around schools in a poll of 1 million young people from 160 countries conducted by UNICEF.

More than 1/3 of students have experienced bullying. More than 1/3 have been involved in physical fights.

Statistics from National Crime Victimization Survey and UNICEF



What Young People Learn in R.I.S.E


The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) recently published the results of a survey of top employers outlining the skills desired in new college graduates. Likewise, the World Economic Forum identified the top skills needed for the jobs of the future. The most necessary and desired skills are not related to any STEM field or technical proficiency. Instead, they are competencies directly related to the social and emotional skills built by R.I.S.E.


  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Critical thinking and creativity
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Communications skills with people inside and outside an organization
  • Leadership and the ability to effectively motivate others
  • Strong work ethic and resilience.

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Statistics

How school climate affects young people:

  • Students who participate in SEL showed improved classroom behavior, reduced rates of stress and depression, and improved attitudes towards their school, their peers, and their own self-image. SEL programs like R.I.S.E increased students’ academic performance by up to 11 percent.
  • Effects of SEL programs like R.I.S.E are long lasting. Kindergarteners who participate in SEL programs and have stronger SEL skills are more likely to graduate high school, go to college/university, and obtain stable employment as young adults.
  • Including SEL and character development is critical for educating the whole child. This approach can help bridge the achievement gap between students from high- and low-income settings and improve economic mobility for disadvantaged students.


Statistics from Child Development, American Journal of Public Health, and Opportunity, Responsibility, and Security

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The Problem: Bias, Inequity, and Racism. The Solution: Rise Continues Transforming Education with Social Emotional Learning.

The Problem: Bias, Inequity, and Racism. The Solution: Rise Continues Transforming Education with Social Emotional Learning.

The Problem: Bias, Inequity, and Racism. The Solution: Rise Continues Transforming Education with Social Emotional Learning.

 

Breaking the Chains of Systemic Inequities: The Urgent Need for Comprehensive SEL in Education 


  1. The current educational system often perpetuates social disparities, racism, and inherent biases that hinder equitable access to essential skills for all students. In under-resourced schools, particularly those serving marginalized communities, there is a significant lack of focus on Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), which is crucial for fostering resilience, self-management, self awareness, responsible decision making, relationship skills, multicultural competence, and critical consciousness. This systemic repression manifests in various forms, including inadequate teacher training, lack of culturally relevant curricula, and insufficient support for the holistic development of students and teachers alike. These deficiencies disproportionately affect students of color and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, perpetuating cycles of poverty and disenfranchisement. The failure to provide SEL education not only undermines academic success but also stifles the social and emotional growth necessary for students to navigate and challenge the inequities they face. It is imperative to recognize and address these systemic issues to empower all students and create a more just and equitable educational landscape.

What is Social Emotional Learning?

The Problem: Bias, Inequity, and Racism. The Solution: Rise Continues Transforming Education with Social Emotional Learning.

The Problem: Bias, Inequity, and Racism. The Solution: Rise Continues Transforming Education with Social Emotional Learning.

  • Goals  - Visualization - Breathing - Positive Self Talk - Just do it - Mental Toughness - Resilience.


  1. Self Awareness
  2. Social Management
  3. Responsible Decision Making
  4. Relationship Skills
  5. Social Awareness


Why SEL Matters


  1. In today’s world, academic success alone is no longer enough. Students must also develop the emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills necessary to thrive in their personal lives, careers, and communities. SEL has been proven to reduce negative behaviors such as bullying and violence, improve academic performance, and promote positive mental health outcomes. By integrating SEL into the educational system, we are equipping students with the tools they need to become empathetic, resilient, and responsible leaders.

RISE doesn’t just teach students—it empowers them to lead.

Resilience

  • R.I.S.E teaches Resilience. Will-power, Grit, Non-Cognitive:  essential skills for success in school and life. Our dual-purpose education practices provide students with cognitive and non-cognitive skills, both of which are not only necessary but essential for success.

Inspire

  • R.I.S.E provides knowledge, skills, tools and strategies through inspirational practices which creates an aptitude to awaken the light that lies inside each of us.  

Self - Empower

  •  R.I.S.E prepares students for success in school and life by creating a sense of self understanding of one’s own abilities to control thoughts and emotions,. R.I.S.E creates an identity that contributes to positive self esteem and an understanding of control, empowerment, and purpose.

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  • By the time today’s kindergartners enter the workforce, activities will substantially change across most occupations and will increasingly require the application of expertise and creative problem solving, as well as collaboration, management, and the development of people.

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