Social-emotional learning (SEL) is the process of adults and young people applying knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal goals. Social-emotional learning in EdTech combines the use of technology and in-person interaction. In academic institutions, social-emotional learning initiatives aim to help develop students’ self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship, and decision-making skills. These skills can be taught and applied at various developmental stages from childhood to adulthood and across diverse cultural and economic backgrounds. Click here to check out our virtual roundtable, which identified areas where there could be improvements in implementing SEL in schools. In no particular order, we have listed below five innovative social-emotional learning EdTechs to watch out for in 2023.
Respectful Ways– Private- Georgia, 2016
Respectful Ways is a social-emotional learning and professional development training program catered to Pre-K-2,3,5 and 6-12 grade groups. Their program instills core values like emotional intelligence. Respectful Ways program is available for after-school programs. Pamela McNall, the Founder & CEO of Respectful Ways, was featured on Storm6’s virtual roundtable about Social Emotional Learning. Pamela was also awarded citizen of the month in what year? for volunteering, community awareness, and environmental clean-up initiatives.
Wings For Kids– Private, South Carolina,1996
Wings for Kids are a comprehensive social and emotional EdTech company. Wings For Kids’ empower others with social-emotional learning and best practices through professional development workshops. Their evidence-based approach focuses on the mindset, skills, and confidence children need to behave well, make good decisions, and build healthy relationships. Bridget Laird, the CEO of Wings For Kids, was also featured on Storm6’s virtual roundtable about how technology can advance social-emotional learning.
Character Strong private, Washington, 2016
CharacterStrong offers curricula and training for social-emotional learning and character development. They aim to create a school focused on wellbeing and belonging.
Kikori, Debt Financing, New Hampshire, 2018
Kikori develops a mobile app and community-driven platform that delivers team-building and social-emotional learning activities. Kikori’s mission is to democratize access to experiential education as they believe that all children, youth, and adults deserve a high-quality education.
Character Lab, Private, Pennsylvania, 2013
Character Lab is a non-profit organization that connects researchers with educators to create greater knowledge about the conditions that lead to social, emotional, academic, and physical well-being for young people throughout the United States. Character Lab bridges the gap between science and practice by making scientific evidence actionable for parents and educators. Character Lab also has a range of playbooks and research-based guides that aim to cultivate strengths of heart, mind, and will.
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