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There are a lot of buzzwords floating around in education. Here are two that you may be hearing about a lot more lately: executive function and social and emotional learning. But, what do they mean, and how are they connected?

The impact of Sesame Street spans fifty years and has taught children many valuable lessons when it comes to kindness, empathy, acceptance of new cultures and people, and the list goes on. What do all of these lessons have in common? In current education terminology, they would be considered important skills under the larger umbrella of social and emotional learning.

While the task of preventing suicide and promoting mental wellness can be daunting and overwhelming, there are ways to make sure that your students have access to the thing they need most—you and a support system that does not include social media.