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How Second Step® Programs Help Schools Save Money—And Keep Kids in Class

How Second Step® Programs Help Schools Save Money—And Keep Kids in Class

Discover how the Second Step® Middle School program can be a cost-effective way to reduce exclusionary discipline and improve outcomes for everyone.
November 12, 2025
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Blog
Educator
Blog
Funding
School climate
Middle school
Why Strong Human Skills Make Students Future-Ready

Why Strong Human Skills Make Students Future-Ready

By prioritizing strengthening skills like adaptability, self-awareness, and resilience, educators can ensure students are prepared to thrive, no matter what the future holds.
November 5, 2025
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Blog
Educator
Blog
Human skills
Problem-solving
Resilience
From Compliance to Culture: Embedding Human Skills™ Programs into District DNA

From Compliance to Culture: Embedding Human Skills™ Programs into District DNA

Culture, not compliance, drives impact. Learn how districts can embed human skills instruction into daily routines to support students, teachers, and whole-school communities.
October 29, 2025
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Blog
School Leader
Blog
Tiered Interventions
School climate
Human skills
Investing in Attendance: How Second Step® Programs Could Save California Schools Millions

Investing in Attendance: How Second Step® Programs Could Save California Schools Millions

California schools are losing millions each year to chronic absenteeism, but Second Step® Middle School could help reverse that trend while also transforming student outcomes.
October 22, 2025
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Blog
Educator
Blog
Funding
School climate
Absenteeism
Boosting Student Mental Well-Being in California: Partnering with Second Step® Programs

Boosting Student Mental Well-Being in California: Partnering with Second Step® Programs

The California Virtual Leadership Summit starts at 4:32. California schools are seeing a significant increase in student mental health challenges, with a substantial number of students experiencing sadness, anxiety, and depression. Educators see firsthand the need to improve student mental well-being so that they feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. During our virtual leadership summit, Boosting Student Mental Well-Being in California: Partnering with Second Step® Programs for Student Success, explore current challenges in supporting mental well-being in your school communities, and discover actionable solutions and support systems to strengthen students’ human skills to help them show up, stay engaged, and manage life’s ups and downs.
October 21, 2025
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Webinar
Policy Leaders
Webinar
Funding
Emotion regulation
School climate
Navigating a Government Shutdown: How to Hold Steady with K–12 Human Skills™ Instruction

Navigating a Government Shutdown: How to Hold Steady with K–12 Human Skills™ Instruction

When funding stalls, relationships matter most. Learn how schools can stay steady during a shutdown by strengthening essential human skills.
October 17, 2025
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Blog
District Leader
Blog
Funding
School climate
Human skills
Navigating School Safety, Child Protection, and Mental Health Supports

Navigating School Safety, Child Protection, and Mental Health Supports

In this webinar, a panel of experts from across the country share inspiring stories and actionable ideas for how to create supportive learning environments and improve student outcomes.
October 16, 2025
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Webinar
School Leader
Webinar
Child Prevention
School climate
Emotion regulation
How Human Skills Can Help in Tough Academic Seasons

How Human Skills Can Help in Tough Academic Seasons

When students have human skills to support their academic learning, those tough academic seasons can become an important part of their cycle of academic growth.
October 15, 2025
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Blog
Educator
Blog
Human skills
Resilience
Growth mindset