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Finding success requires developing a sense of belonging and developing character among students in a classroom. Maurice Elias is the Director of the Social-Emotional and Character Development Lab and Co-Director of the Rutgers-based Academy for SEL in Schools. In this episode we discuss the work of the lab and academy and how those programs support teachers.

Links from episode

Student Success Skills in Education certificate program

Social Emotional Learning Alliance website-SEL4US

Maurice Elias author website-information about all his books

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Does the communication in your classroom or school promote dignity? This is a problem that that the organization UNITE is working to solve. In this episode Karren Minalga discusses the Dignity Index and shares how educators can create a classroom climate that promotes dignity and helps build a classroom culture that promotes belonging, connection, and achievement.

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Dignity Index

Dr. Donna Hicks (mentioned in episode)

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Policy researcher Weade' James shares research that she and her colleagues at the Center for American Progress conducted regarding new teacher induction programs. In this episode we discuss the findings of her research and what supports new and experienced teachers should receive from induction programs.