November 2017 Commission Convening
The National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development met in Tacoma, Washington, November 7-9, 2017. The meeting was an opportunity to delve deeper into Tacoma’s unique story and community approach to supporting the whole student. Key elements of the convening included a local partnership discussion where partners describe their relationship with Tacoma schools; school site visits where students and educators were given the opportunity to share their experiences with social and emotional learning; and conversations on measurement, equity, and policy strategies for effectively bringing social, emotional, and academic learning to communities across the country.
Key Takeaways:
“How States Support and Strengthen Local Leadership,”
State policy leaders explore the role that they can play in supporting local efforts to integrate social, emotional, and academic development in K-12 education.
The event is facilitated by Meria Carstarphen, Superintendent, Atlanta Public Schools. Panelists include Steve Canavero, Superintendent, Nevada Department of Education; Mona Johnson, Director of Student Support, State of Washington, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction; and Jim Porter, Chair, Kansas State Board of Education.
Interviews on Supporting the Whole Student
While in Tacoma, Van Overton, a representative of the Commission’s Parent Advisory Panel and Executive Director of SpreadLoveABQ, interviewed national and local leaders about various aspects of comprehensive student development. See videos below:
See blogs related to the Commission’s experiences in Tacoma:
- Balancing The Brain And The Heart
- Community Partnerships Accelerate Social, Emotional, and Academic Learning
- Educating ‘the whole child’ isn’t just jargon. Here’s how it’s done