SEL and culturally responsive practices are inextricably linked. CASEL’s 5 Competencies encompass culturally responsive tenets such as cultural humility, positive identity development, inclusive curriculum, understanding systems of oppression, and creating welcoming and affirming environments.
Over the past few years, Whole Child Connection has been intentionally working to grow our partnerships with youth in our community.
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilation Day, Liberation Day, and Emancipation Day is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
As we approach the end of another school year, taking time to reflect as educators and providing space and time for our students to reflect is important.
I’m exhausted, how about you? As I sat down to write the quarterly letter to go out with our June newsletter, I found myself asking – what do people need to hear right now?