The New Jersey State Bar Foundation (NJSBF) has published a new guide for educators to improve social and emotional learning for students in elementary grades through high school.
Social Emotional Character Development draws from the latest research, which shows schools that stress social and emotional learning help foster a sense of psychological safety, greater emotional intelligence, and enhanced self-esteem in students. The 260-page guide was developed and written by Elissa Zylbershlag, the NJSBF’s director of conflict resolution and anti-bias initiatives; and Erin Lee, a co-facilitator for the NJSBF’s unconscious bias training program; along with other contributors.
