25 May 2021
A reflection from our Executive Director on the anniversary of George Floyd’s death
I have been reflecting this week on how social experiences shape so powerfully the way we each think, perceive, expect, and respond.
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10 May 2021
A Tribute to Johnathan Trost
We'd like to pay tribute to Johnathan Trost, a former board member who passed away on December 22, 2020.
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10 May 2021
A Message From Our Executive Director - May 2021
Sitting with parents in a Zoom meeting recently, we each shared our greatest hopes for children – the blue sky we aspire towards. As we took turns, a shared hope was that every child in our care would have unwavering experiences of full acceptance and love – every place they are.
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26 March 2021
Happy International SEL Day!
In honor of #SELday – Reach out to one child or young person in your life. Ask them how they are feeling. Share with them how you are doing. Let them know they matter. Make a connection. And spread the word that every day is SEL day and SEL is for everyone.
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1 March 2021
Welcome to our new Intern, Kim Lavender
Hi everyone! I’m Kim Lavender, I'm currently studying to earn a master's in Human Development, with a specialization in early childhood.
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22 February 2021
Welcome to our new Intern, Lauren Marcotte
Hi everyone! I’m Lauren Marcotte, I’m a senior psychology major from SUNY Brockport.
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18 February 2021
Black History is Our History - Sharing resources that connect SEL to Black history throughout the year
As you think about choosing Black history lessons, activities, literature, resources, etc, we challenge you to be thoughtful, intentional, and reflective.
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Bessie Coleman was the first African-American woman, and also the first Native-American, to hold a pilot license.
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Most people have heard about and use famous inventions, but may not know the African American inventors behind these devices.
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