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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16 February 2021
Little Known Facts in Black History: Bessie Coleman
Bessie Coleman was the first African-American woman, and also the first Native-American, to hold a pilot license.
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16 February 2021
Little Known Facts in Black History: Black Inventors
Most people have heard about and use famous inventions, but may not know the African American inventors behind these devices.
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12 February 2021
When the ‘Person in Crisis’ is a child
Reflections from James Ross, a parent and former assistant professor in SUNY’s criminal justice program, following the recent pepper-spraying of a nine-year-old Rochester child.
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8 February 2021
Celebrating Black History Month
February 1 marked the start of Black History Month. For those of you who identify as Black, this month offers an opportunity to celebrate and honor your beautiful and also painful history and heritage.
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2 February 2021
...I am a child...
On Friday, January 27, 2021, a distressed 9-year-old child in Rochester, NY was handcuffed and pepper-sprayed as police officers tried to resolve her crises by getting her into the back of a police cruiser.
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1 February 2021
We are looking for youth leaders!
Whole Child Connection at Children’s Institute is forming a youth leadership council. The council’s first task will be to plan a virtual convening, in partnership with America’s Promise Alliance, on youth voice and leadership.
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