CPSEL: Cultivating Connection: Building Positive School Climate and Academic Success through SEL

Hosted by The Center for the Promotion of Social and Emotional Learning (CPSEL)

Presenter: Erin Bruno, Director, The Social Decision-Making Program

Explore the important link between emotional well-being and academic achievement. By fostering strong relationships, empathy and emotional resilience, social and emotional learning (SEL) creates a supportive school climate where students feel safe, valued and motivated. This positive environment, in turn, enhances focus, collaboration and engagement in learning, leading to improved academic outcomes. Schools that prioritize SEL not only develop well-rounded individuals but also cultivate a culture where both personal growth and academic success thrive.

The Center for the Promotion of Social and Emotional Learning (CPSEL) is an initiative of the Center for Schools and Communities.