Today in Rochester Business Journal, an article was published entitled, "Building Emotional Skills To Ensure Students’ Success as Adults." Elizabeth Devaney, Children Institute's Director of Whole Child Connection, was interviewed for the piece. She provided many quotes for the article that helped define and underline the importance of Social Emotional Learning (SEL).
“The more things change, the more they stay the same…”
Translated from the French phrase “plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose.” The phrase is attributed to Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr.
I rejoined Children’s Institute as Interim Executive Director in March of this year, returning after previously serving 8+ years as Director of Finance & Operations. I was struck with the fact that while in the middle of significant changes, Children’s Institute — CI — demonstrates the same values and goals as we have held for over 60 years.
Two exciting new resources have been developed for schools to use!
Cultural Recognition, Respect, and Resilience: Inclusiveness involves recognizing and valuing the cultural contributions and identities of all groups within Children’s Institute and the communities we serve.
Leading with Purpose: Meet Our Board of Directors
Each year, Primary Project programs in New York State (NYS) complete an end of the year survey, including their own program highlights. Read about program successes here.
May this year be a wonderful journey filled with new learning, along with opportunities for growth along the way.