A Rigorous Commitment to Social-Emotional Wellbeing

Research increasingly finds the powerful effect of high-quality early learning on long-term benefits for children. A well-known Boston pre-K study recently found that, in addition to educational attainment, children’s long-term well-being is positively impacted by their preschool experience. These impacts, measured by behavioral outcomes, underscore the importance of supporting the social–emotional development of young children. It should be the number one priority of early childhood teachers and programs. As a leader, properly supporting the well-being of children and teachers may in turn support the success of your program. How can you provide the support that teachers need to deliver rigorous social–emotional education to the children in your program?