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Powerful Second Step® Program Updates for the 2026–2027 School Year

Powerful Second Step® Program Updates for the 2026–2027 School Year

Second Step programs are introducing meaningful updates for 2026–2027, including a new Digital Well-Being unit, a streamlined K–8 teaching experience, and an improved Leader Dashboard.
March 25, 2026
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Blog
School Leader
Blog
Human skills
Digital well-being
School climate
4 Improvements to Your Second Step® Program Based on Classroom Visits

4 Improvements to Your Second Step® Program Based on Classroom Visits

Our product team regularly visits classrooms to talk with students and educators about their experience using Second Step programs and to observe the programs in action.
March 11, 2026
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Blog
Educator
Blog
Second Step Family of Programs overview
Implementation Resources
Human skills
How Early Learning Sets Children Up for Lifelong Success

How Early Learning Sets Children Up for Lifelong Success

Early learning shapes how children manage emotions, solve problems, and build relationships—the human skills that power lifelong success.
March 4, 2026
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Blog
Educator
Blog
Early learning
Human skills
Emotion regulation
5 Strategies to Help Students Build Confidence in the Classroom

5 Strategies to Help Students Build Confidence in the Classroom

By intentionally focusing on confidence-building practices, educators can help students feel more capable, resilient, and ready to take on new challenges.
February 25, 2026
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Blog
Educator
Blog
Confidence
Human skills
Resilience
The Missing Foundation of Learning: Self-Regulation and Student Success

The Missing Foundation of Learning: Self-Regulation and Student Success

Self-regulation is a critical foundation for learning. Learn more about the rising emotional challenges in today’s classrooms and what schools can do to help.
February 18, 2026
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Blog
Educator
Blog
Emotion regulation
Early learning
School climate
The Second Step® Human Skills Programs Win Tech & Learning’s  Best of 2025 Award

The Second Step® Human Skills Programs Win Tech & Learning’s Best of 2025 Award

Our curriculum has become one of the most trusted and widely adopted human skills programs. Explore how our programs are making a difference for students.
February 9, 2026
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Blog
Educator
Blog
Awards
School climate
Human skills
How Atlanta Public Schools Raised Key Student Outcomes

How Atlanta Public Schools Raised Key Student Outcomes

APS has a data-informed approach to human skills instruction, and their goals go beyond managing behavior. Learn how this Second Step® partnership has fueled student outcomes.
February 4, 2026
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Blog
Educator
Blog
School climate
Human skills
A Mid-Year Check-In: Making the Rest of the School Year Count

A Mid-Year Check-In: Making the Rest of the School Year Count

Learn how a mid-year check-in can empower school communities to finish the school year strong, strengthening human skills and impacting students, educators, and families.
January 28, 2026
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Blog
Educator
Blog
Human skills
School climate
Implementation Resources