The Education Collaboratory at Yale

New Publication Alert: Affective Experiences of U.S. School Personnel During a Year of Crisis ??? ? A recent large-scale study, first authored by former Yale Child Study Center postgraduate and mentee of Dr. Christina Cipriano Miranda Wood, offers a powerful look into the emotional landscape of more than 8,000 school personnel during the year 2021. Educators, support staff, and administrators reflected on their well-being in the face of a global pandemic, political polarization, and educational upheaval.? ? ?? Key Takeaways:? Sociopolitical Impact: Stressors varied by political context, with those in Republican-voting states more impacted by COVID-related concerns, while personnel in Democrat-voting states faced issues like uncertainty and tech challenges.? - Racial Disparities: Black and African American staff reported COVID-19 as their biggest stressor, highlighting significant racial differences in how stress was experienced.? - Sources of Joy: Despite the challenges, students were consistently a source of joy, with coworker relationships also playing a key role in emotional resilience.? - Need for SEL: Social-emotional learning (SEL) support for school personnel is crucial - especially as the emotional well-being of educators directly affects their ability to support students.?? This study provides critical insights into the intersection of emotional well-being and the broader sociopolitical landscape. As we look toward a new school year, integrating SEL into professional development programs is more important than ever.?? ?? Find the full publication here: https://lnkd.in/gmMSpk5N? #Education #SEL #MentalHealth #SchoolPersonnel #Research?

Excited to introduce the 2024 Undergraduate Research Assistants at The Education Collaboratory at Yale! ?? Join us in welcoming Alyssa Erthum, Christian Thomas, Ava Van Straten, Adriana Abad Castro, and Perri Hawkins to our team! These talented students will be contributing to our team's mission of advancing the science of learning and social and emotional development. We're thrilled to have them on board and can't wait to share more about their work and the passion they bring to our mission. ??Read more about each of them and their exciting contributions here:?https://lnkd.in/e4kgTvAU #Yale #UndergraduateResearch #SocialEmotionalLearning #Education #Research #HigherEd?Yale Child Study Center

Excited to introduce the 2024 Undergraduate Research Assistants at The Education Collaboratory at Yale! ?? Join us in welcoming Alyssa Erthum, Christian Thomas, Ava Van Straten, Adriana Abad Castro, and Perri Hawkins to our team! These talented students will be contributing to our team's mission of advancing the science of learning and social and emotional development. We're thrilled to have them on board and can't wait to share more about their work and the passion they bring to our mission. ??Read more about each of them and their exciting contributions here:?https://lnkd.in/e4kgTvAU #Yale #UndergraduateResearch #SocialEmotionalLearning #Education #Research #HigherEd?Yale Child Study Center

Educators shape the future generation of learners and leaders. ?? ?Tomorrow, October 5th, is World Teachers' Day, which serves as a reminder to honor the invaluable contributions of teachers around the globe each and every day.?One evidence-based way we can honor educators is to support their physical, social, and emotional well-being. Recent research from the Education Collaboratory, led by Dr. Almut Zieher, highlights that mindfulness training—specifically dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)—can significantly mitigate burnout and promote positive emotional states in aspiring educators. Through eight weekly sessions, pre-service teachers learned DBT skills, leading to increased mindfulness and elevated positive affect. Importantly, these skills helped them navigate challenges and better support their future students. The findings emphasize the need for ongoing training and structured support, paving the way for improved teacher preparation programs. As the world turns to celebrate teachers this week, we invite you to commit to investing in the social and emotional health and well-being of educators year-round.?Join us in advocating for systemic change to ensure all educators are valued and supported to thrive!! ?? Read the full study here: https://lnkd.in/ebEKUrbV #WorldTeachersDay #TeacherWellbeing #EducationScience #Mindfulness #DBT #SupportTeachers?

?? We recently celebrated the 1-year anniversary of the Education Collaboratory with the release of our very first newsletter! ??? In our first issue, we looked back on our journey and highlighted key projects like Project Flourish, which aims to advance #equity in #SEL. We also shared updates on recent research and publications, offering a glimpse into our ongoing work and future plans.? For those who missed it, our quarterly newsletters will keep you informed about the latest from our lab. Feel free to check out the first issue and subscribe to stay updated on all our exciting developments!? ?? Catch up on our newsletter and subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/edXU_cKE Thank you for being a part of our community and supporting our mission!? #Education #Research??

“SEL is more important than ever with students facing the aftereffects of family loss, limited school support, and economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside chronic and increasingly escalated identity group tensions across the United States.”? ? In this recent journal article, Associate Research Scientist Almut Zieher delves into how effective #SEL instruction can be achieved beyond just the content. The article highlights key pedagogical strategies like modeling, practice promotion, and validation to support diverse student needs and improve SEL outcomes.? It’s a must-read for #educators looking to deepen their understanding of SEL implementation and its impact on student development.? ?? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eq5UaiST #Education #Teaching #Research #Pedagogy?

Are you going to the Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness Annual Conference? We are!?? ? The Education Collaboratory’s Director Christina Cipriano and longtime collaborator Michael J. Strambler will be presenting this Wednesday, September 18th. Their workshop will introduce an organizing framework for SEL and equity, helping researchers understand, evaluate, and advance distinct SEL efforts and their strengths for all students and communities. ???? Participants will receive explicit methodological guidance and identify essential ingredients and outcomes to enhance SEL scientific evidence. Dr. Cipriano will also be presenting earlier in the week. ?? Presentation Title: What Matters at What Points in Development and Why? Examining Students’ Social and Emotional Competence, Teacher-Student Interaction Quality, and Social and Emotional Programming across Grade Bands in PreK to 12 This exciting presentation will explore how SEL programs vary by developmental stage, focusing on competencies taught, implementation features, and targeted outcomes. It will analyze data from a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess whether SEL programs are effectively tailored to different age groups and how program effects might differ based on student development. ?? Presentation Details: ?? Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 ?? Time: 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM ?? Location: Kent AB (4, Baltimore Marriott Waterfront) Not yet registered for the conference? You can register here: https://lnkd.in/ejbAbwze

?? Exciting Opportunity for High Schools! Join Our Study on Adolescent Emotion Awareness & Regulation!?? The Education Collaboratory is seeking high schools (grades 9-12) in the U.S. to participate in our upcoming study on supporting adolescents' emotion awareness and regulation at school. We’re looking to collaborate with schools during THIS fall semester!?? ? Why Participate? Our study aims to provide educators with valuable insights into the emotions adolescents experience and the strategies they use to regulate these emotions at school. By participating, you’ll help us gather meaningful data that can enhance students' emotional well-being.? ? Benefits for Students: - Participation involves using a web-based app that sends quick (~2 mins) push notifications for 10 school days? - Students will receive individual reports on their emotions and emotion regulation, with tailored suggestions for improving emotional well-being? - $10-$25 gift card as a token of appreciation for completing research activities? ? Benefits for Schools: - Receive aggregated reports on students’ emotions and regulation strategies, along with actionable recommendations for improving classroom emotional well-being? - $100 gift card for coordinating and facilitating research activities? ?? Please share this post with your networks and help us make a difference in understanding and supporting adolescent emotional health!? For more information or to express your interest, please contact us at [email protected]?? #SERA #HighSchoolResearch #AdolescentMentalHealth #EducationResearch #StudentWellbeing #EmotionRegulation #HighSchoolResearch??

?? Meet Dr. Christina Cipriano, the dynamic Director of the Education Collaboratory at Yale! ??? Dr. Cipriano is a powerhouse in the field of social and emotional learning (SEL). With a career dedicated to advancing how students and educators with marginalized identities are safe to thrive in school, she uses her expertise to catalyze transformational change in school programming, practices, and policies, nationwide. From prevention to intervention, from assessment to evidence, and for all things open science, Dr. Cipriano’s motto is that if we want something to be different, we need to do something differently.?? From securing over $12 million in grants to publishing more than 100 papers, reports, and commentaries, Dr. Cipriano’s achievements proceed her. Her leadership has earned her recognition as a national changemaker in public education, the Joseph A. Zins Award for Outstanding Contributions to SEL Action Research, among numerous honors. Dr. Cipriano’s leadership and unapologetically impatient inquiries in pursuit of justice for all students, educators, and school communities, continue to shape the future of #SEL research, practice, and policy. We’re proud to have such a passionate visionary guiding our mission. Check out more about Dr. Cipriano and her amazing work!? ?? Discover her full story here: https://lnkd.in/debdCcym #Education #Leadership #Equity #Inclusion?

?? New grant alert! ?? We're thrilled to announce that Education Collaboratory members Christina Cipriano and Michael J. Strambler, alongside Joshua R. Polanin, principal researcher at the American Institutes for Research, have been awarded a grant from the Institute of Education Sciences for an exciting project: "A Living Systematic Review of Universal School-Based Social and Emotional Learning Programs in the United States.? ? The project will provide continuous, real-time updates on the effectiveness of #SEL programs, helping educators and policymakers make informed decisions.? Learn more about how this initiative aims to transform the landscape of SEL in schools and support the mental health and well-being of students nationwide. ??? ? ?? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dhPSjwwj #Education #MentalHealth #Research #Innovation