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Perspective | Education Matters: Social emotional learning during COVID-19

Perspective Public School Forum of NC Coronavirus

While students are staying home, social emotional learning is especially important now more than ever. Today we look at the mental health needs that many kids may be facing at home right now and ways to support social emotional learning from a distance.

Guests: 

  • Dr. Katie Rosanbalm, Senior Research Scientist, Duke Center for Child and Family Policy
  • Cynthia Floyd, State Consultant for School Counseling, NC Department of Public Instruction
  • Phil Cook, Principal of West Greene Elementary School, Greene County
Perspective Public School Forum of NC Coronavirus
Public School Forum of North Carolina

Since 1986, the Public School Forum of North Carolina has been an indispensable and nonpartisan champion of better schools and the most trusted source in the state for research and analysis on vital education issues. We bring together leaders from business, education, and government to study education issues, develop ideas, seek consensus, and ultimately inform and shape education policy. We do that through research, policy work, innovative programs, advocacy, and continuing education for educators and policymakers.

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