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The foundation of Social Emotional Learning can be traced back to ancient Greece.

"In Plato’s The Republic, he proposed the need for a holistic curriculum that not only addressed the basics of education (reading, writing, and arithmetic), but also moral character and sound judgement" (Tavares, M., 2011)

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1965- Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)

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1965- Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA)

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Professional development under this act calls for teachers and administrators to be trained in practices to enhance student achievement, attainment, and behavior by addressing social and emotional development needs of students.

"While the nation continued to place emphasis on education through George W. Bush's No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, and Barrack Obama's Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act was the first to initiate funding for social and emotional needs in public education" Paul, C. A. (2022).

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The idea of Social Emotional Learning was introduced to pop culture through Daniel Goleman, a New York Times scientist reporter.

"The book, Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More than IQ, introduced the idea that not only does character development matter, it can be taught, unlike one's IQ" (Tavares, M., 2011).

This theory that character can be taught further drove the idea of social and emotional learning into classrooms around the country.

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2001- Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)

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2001- Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)

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Originally founded by Yale University in 1996, CASEL adopted its new name in 2001 to ensure that academics became part of the equation in social and emotional learning.

"CASEL's mission is to ensure that evidence-based social and emotional learning is implemented from the pre-school to high school setting nationwide" (Waid, B. E., 2022).

"As CASEL broadens its network and collaborates with a multitude of stakeholders, it is well under way into turning Social and Emotional Learning into a national movement" (Waid, B. E., 2022).

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In February of 2013, "Roger P. Weissberg was named one of the 12 new members elected to the National Academy of Education for his many accolades in the Social and Emotional Learning movement" (Weissberg, R. P., 2021).

"Weissberg has authored over 260 publications that focuses on preventative measures for children and adolescents and has developed curriculum that promotes social competence and prevents problematic behaviors including drug use, sexual behaviors, and aggressive behavior" (Weissberg, R. P., 2021).

"Weissberg currently serves as NoVo Foundation Endowed Chair in Social and Emotional Learning and is Board Vice0Chair and Chief Knowledge Officer for the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL). For the past 30 years, he has trained scholars and educators to design, implement, and assess family, school, and community interventions" (Weissberg, R. P., 2021).

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The Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA) is a federal law that includes requirements to enhance social and emotional learning by supporting school environments.

"State funds from ESSA Title I and Title II, Part A can be utilized by school districts to provide a multitude of supports such as mental health, drug and alcohol abuse, peer interaction, and chronic absenteeism" (Saidhar, D., 2018).

"In addition, Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants (SSAEGs) are block grants under Title IV, which provides significant funding ($1.65 billion in 2017), in an effort to support states in incorporating SEL into curriculum" (Saidhar, D., 2018).

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2016- National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development

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2016- National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development

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"The National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development challenges the very essence of the education by examining what constitutes success in today's schools" (Isaacson, W., 2019).

"The goal of NCSEAD is to explore how to make social, emotional, and academic development the foundation of the educational sector" (Isaacson, W., 2019).

"In addition, the Commission seeks to identify challenges and opportunities, developing a roadmap that points to a day where every child receives the comprehensive support needed to succeed not only in school, but in the 21st century workplace" (Isaacson, W., 2019).

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2021- Weissberg Scholars Program Launches

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2021- Weissberg Scholars Program Launches

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This program provides educational and professional development and creates a collaborative community of early career scholars who are eager to make a difference with SEL.