social-emotional learning
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of social-emotional learning
First recorded in 1995–2000
Example Sentences
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But while it may have a new term, social-emotional learning has always been a vital function of education.
From Salon ● Mar. 30, 2026
Schools now provide increased social-emotional learning and mental health support.
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2024
It was part of social-emotional learning, an umbrella term that refers generally to practices that teach children how to interact with one another and how to control their emotions.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 18, 2023
Time was also set aside in class for students and teachers to process the incident and discuss social-emotional learning strategies, according to Ingraham Principal Martin Floe.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 26, 2022
On paper, Jennie Rosenbaum’s job sounds clear-cut: She is a site coordinator, helping weave social-emotional learning into instruction and school culture.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2022
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