Hear the stories of parents, students, educators, and leaders from around the country about the importance and value of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). Whether they are sharing their SEL “superpowers” or advocating for SEL on Capitol Hill, these individuals are helping to develop strong individuals, schools, and communities.
Cordelia Goes to Washington
First grader, Cordelia, advocates for SEL on Capitol Hill during National SEL Week, 2024!
![Cordelia Goes to Washington – Get Ready with Cordelia!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/U29B5fTvOw8/maxresdefault.jpg)
Cordelia Goes to Washington – Get Ready with Cordelia!
![Cordelia Goes to Washington – Q & A (Part 1)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/p12H8husynQ/maxresdefault.jpg)
Cordelia Goes to Washington – Q & A (Part 1)
![Cordelia Goes to Washington – Q & A (Part 2)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bzGSGGpZbcc/maxresdefault.jpg)
Cordelia Goes to Washington – Q & A (Part 2)
![First Grader Cordelia Advocates for SEL on Capitol Hill](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/m4dDDLNlGHc/maxresdefault.jpg)
First Grader Cordelia Advocates for SEL on Capitol Hill
Students & Parents – #SELSuperpowers Unite!
![#SELSuperpowers Unite](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GsLYuil9KHQ/mqdefault.jpg)
#SELSuperpowers Unite
![Illinois Student (Harper)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HdHJP8Jxi7E/maxresdefault.jpg)
Illinois Student (Harper)
![Student (Quincy)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nxk6S1AICPw/mqdefault.jpg)
Student (Quincy)
![High School Student (Renata)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/75wBZJmdXbo/mqdefault.jpg)
High School Student (Renata)
![Student (Kyle)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PV9LfXglZQE/mqdefault.jpg)
Student (Kyle)
![Student (Alistar)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GZjwPV6KOcQ/maxresdefault.jpg)
Student (Alistar)
![Student (Amelie)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/cD33uoBH91M/mqdefault.jpg)
Student (Amelie)
![Student (Annie)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5Pktgmm2r0A/mqdefault.jpg)
Student (Annie)
![Student (Ashraf)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nC974tk8l1A/mqdefault.jpg)
Student (Ashraf)
![Student (Cali)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UfrWu8bD1MU/mqdefault.jpg)
Student (Cali)
![Student (Chloe)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mj21owqnorA/mqdefault.jpg)
Student (Chloe)
![Student (Jack)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/F_RDdcDXTvU/mqdefault.jpg)
Student (Jack)
![Student (Jacob)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FeeGMe05O_4/mqdefault.jpg)
Student (Jacob)
![Student (Juliet)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/F54Te2ktKCs/mqdefault.jpg)
Student (Juliet)
![Student (Philipa)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/52iCu_2QjgA/maxresdefault.jpg)
Student (Philipa)
![Student (Norah)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UCI21UPQH5I/mqdefault.jpg)
Student (Norah)
![Student Voices (Adele and Phoebe)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/heES4kmdx1E/mqdefault.jpg)
Student Voices (Adele and Phoebe)
![Student (Daniela)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/5Rg6WaJ60Y4/maxresdefault.jpg)
Student (Daniela)
![Pennsylvania Student (Mohammad)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pe62k-E3-Hs/maxresdefault.jpg)
Pennsylvania Student (Mohammad)
![Family Voices](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-nOjmn2523w/maxresdefault.jpg)
Family Voices
![Ohio Parent (Jennifer)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/mYTOa5PxSK4/maxresdefault.jpg)
Ohio Parent (Jennifer)
Teachers & Counselors – #SELSuperpowers Unite!
![SEL Leader, Coach (Keeth)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ztWcIzkp-B8/maxresdefault.jpg)
SEL Leader, Coach (Keeth)
![Florida Counselor of the Year (Joshua)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dukTpBm4K_A/maxresdefault.jpg)
Florida Counselor of the Year (Joshua)
![School counseling intern (Jordan)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EQA9gxl_S6s/mqdefault.jpg)
School counseling intern (Jordan)
![California Teacher (Naomi)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8R_yMraFIcc/mqdefault.jpg)
California Teacher (Naomi)
![Texas School Counselor (Ashley)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/8xix4Sn6Y-8/maxresdefault.jpg)
Texas School Counselor (Ashley)
![Teacher (Ashley)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HJlE34mgGrg/maxresdefault.jpg)
Teacher (Ashley)
![New York Teacher, SEL Coordinator (Lexi)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PWKjZNVKPUg/maxresdefault.jpg)
New York Teacher, SEL Coordinator (Lexi)
![New York Teacher (Laurel)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/R_fQwtIv64U/maxresdefault.jpg)
New York Teacher (Laurel)
![Kentucky Social Worker (Dr. Tish)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/_Z74bVFyytw/maxresdefault.jpg)
Kentucky Social Worker (Dr. Tish)
![California Tech Teacher (Jason)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jWBaFk16Vg8/maxresdefault.jpg)
California Tech Teacher (Jason)
![North Carolina Counselor (Patti)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jkQYbnry4d8/maxresdefault.jpg)
North Carolina Counselor (Patti)
![Kentucky Teacher (Christina)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/n-slcSEHj7k/mqdefault.jpg)
Kentucky Teacher (Christina)
![New York Teacher (Amber)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/sJhvfCXuhlU/maxresdefault.jpg)
New York Teacher (Amber)
![SEL Leader, in Spanish (Lizeth)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/4Xiv_ymwNsI/maxresdefault.jpg)
SEL Leader, in Spanish (Lizeth)
State & District Leaders – #SELSuperpowers Unite!
![Illinois Literacy Coordinator (Dan)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9MIDzrwYSmA/maxresdefault.jpg)
Illinois Literacy Coordinator (Dan)
![Pennsylvania District, Michelle](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1D9r2bNuqoY/maxresdefault.jpg)
Pennsylvania District, Michelle
![Iowa Parent and Student Services Lead (Alyson)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZzbHpJkU6ns/maxresdefault.jpg)
Iowa Parent and Student Services Lead (Alyson)
![New York SEL Specialist (Reyna)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/twVpRqX8QqA/maxresdefault.jpg)
New York SEL Specialist (Reyna)
![Washington SEL Director (Melissa)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NpKvi2ngzB8/mqdefault.jpg)
Washington SEL Director (Melissa)
![Ohio, Wellness Coordinator Merritt](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/BXKZhNWCrLQ/maxresdefault.jpg)
Ohio, Wellness Coordinator Merritt
![North Carolina Director of SEL (LaTrayl)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Qkjva2a3bW4/mqdefault.jpg)
North Carolina Director of SEL (LaTrayl)
![Tennessee SEL Director (Matthew)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wI5u4Fn-wCI/maxresdefault.jpg)
Tennessee SEL Director (Matthew)
![Pennsylvania, SafeSchoolsOffice](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/yU4iAJmCrFY/mqdefault.jpg)
Pennsylvania, SafeSchoolsOffice
National Voices – #SELSuperpowers Unite!
![Darryl Matthews McDaniels, DMC](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fmE6dQxJMSo/mqdefault.jpg)
Darryl Matthews McDaniels, DMC
![SEL Leader, Tim Shriver](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NBlaiGg9Uzs/maxresdefault.jpg)
SEL Leader, Tim Shriver
![Pennsylvania SEL Leader (Deidre)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GVFk9dkGhHY/maxresdefault.jpg)
Pennsylvania SEL Leader (Deidre)
![Texas SEL Leader (Sherrie)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SD9xnez5ijc/maxresdefault.jpg)
Texas SEL Leader (Sherrie)
![Texas SEL Leader (Byron)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/W-CMiuYCZzg/maxresdefault.jpg)
Texas SEL Leader (Byron)
![SEL Leader (Jay)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/IznJkMAb61w/mqdefault.jpg)
SEL Leader (Jay)
![California Author (Matthew)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QBxyLO8t0i0/maxresdefault.jpg)
California Author (Matthew)
![Germany SEL Leader (Kelli)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Q_aSbHnEFaw/maxresdefault.jpg)
Germany SEL Leader (Kelli)
![California SEL Leader (Mary)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SPbTJcEDFVc/maxresdefault.jpg)
California SEL Leader (Mary)
![District Leader](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/UOvW95ZJtFk/maxresdefault.jpg)
District Leader
![Chicago SEL Leader (Karen)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dcCelORdJJE/maxresdefault.jpg)
Chicago SEL Leader (Karen)
![Chicago SEL Leader (Jessica)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ojnjFBh9UAE/maxresdefault.jpg)
Chicago SEL Leader (Jessica)
![Parent (Jenny)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wYKgF3hxcIU/maxresdefault.jpg)
Parent (Jenny)