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!

Cordelia Goes to Washington – Q & A (Part 1)

Cordelia Goes to Washington – Q & A (Part 2)

First Grader Cordelia Advocates for SEL on Capitol Hill
Students & Parents – #SELSuperpowers Unite!

#SELSuperpowers Unite

Illinois Student (Harper)

Student (Quincy)

High School Student (Renata)

Student (Kyle)

Student (Alistar)

Student (Amelie)

Student (Annie)

Student (Ashraf)

Student (Cali)

Student (Chloe)

Student (Jack)

Student (Jacob)

Student (Juliet)

Student (Philipa)

Student (Norah)

Student Voices (Adele and Phoebe)

Student (Daniela)

Pennsylvania Student (Mohammad)

Family Voices

Ohio Parent (Jennifer)
Teachers & Counselors – #SELSuperpowers Unite!

SEL Leader, Coach (Keeth)

Florida Counselor of the Year (Joshua)

School counseling intern (Jordan)

California Teacher (Naomi)

Texas School Counselor (Ashley)

Teacher (Ashley)

New York Teacher, SEL Coordinator (Lexi)

New York Teacher (Laurel)

Kentucky Social Worker (Dr. Tish)

California Tech Teacher (Jason)

North Carolina Counselor (Patti)

Kentucky Teacher (Christina)

New York Teacher (Amber)

SEL Leader, in Spanish (Lizeth)
State & District Leaders – #SELSuperpowers Unite!

Illinois Literacy Coordinator (Dan)

Pennsylvania District, Michelle

Iowa Parent and Student Services Lead (Alyson)

New York SEL Specialist (Reyna)

Washington SEL Director (Melissa)

Ohio, Wellness Coordinator Merritt

North Carolina Director of SEL (LaTrayl)

Tennessee SEL Director (Matthew)

Pennsylvania, SafeSchoolsOffice
National Voices – #SELSuperpowers Unite!

Darryl Matthews McDaniels, DMC

SEL Leader, Tim Shriver

Pennsylvania SEL Leader (Deidre)

Texas SEL Leader (Sherrie)

Texas SEL Leader (Byron)

SEL Leader (Jay)

California Author (Matthew)

Germany SEL Leader (Kelli)

California SEL Leader (Mary)

District Leader

Chicago SEL Leader (Karen)

Chicago SEL Leader (Jessica)

Parent (Jenny)