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Join district leaders from across the country for a multi-session virtual event focused on the transformative power of human skills education. Grounded in evidence-based practices, this series explores how human skills like empathy, adaptability, emotion regulation, and digital competence are not just classroom tools but also life skills that drive long-term student success. 00:06:50 - From Evidence to Impact: Real Results of Human Skills Programs That Deliver 00:24:10 - Driving Student Success: Atlanta Public School’s Journey 01:01:02 - Online, Offline, and Beyond: Skill-Building Strategies for Digital Well-Being 01:31:48 - From Skills to Success: Preparing for College and Career with Human Skills Instruction 01:59:50 - Strategic Alignment for Human Skills Success: Driving Impact with Second Step® Programs

Our evidence-based, K–8 digital human skills curricula are linked to improvements in academic motivation, attendance, and school climate, making them a strategic investment.

AI in education is everywhere, but it can’t teach empathy or resilience. Discover why developing human skills is the key to helping students thrive in today’s digital world.

AI is powerful, but it’s human skills that give it purpose. Join Second Step®, brought to you by Committee for Children, for an inspiring webinar on how to help students navigate an AI-driven world with confidence, responsibility, and heart. Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how we learn, work, and create. As AI tools become more common in classrooms, educators face a crucial challenge: How do we ensure students use AI thoughtfully, ethically, and effectively? In this session, you’ll learn: • Practical strategies for integrating AI safely and responsibly into learning • Ways to strengthen students’ emotional intelligence including empathy, self-awareness, and relationship skills • How to build critical thinking and problem-solving skills that support responsible AI use • Actionable classroom ideas and resources to foster healthy, human-centered AI engagement • A mindset shift that helps you champion innovation without sacrificing essential human abilities Whether you're an educator, school leader, or caregiver, you'll walk away with tools to help students thrive—not just with AI, but alongside it. https://secondstep.org

Collaboration is more than a classroom strategy—it’s a powerful skill that sets students up for success in school, relationships, and life.

New findings from an Atlanta Public Schools (APS) study demonstrate measurable outcomes of Second Step programs.

Learn how human skills empower students to build stronger peer relationships, helping to improve connection, collaboration, and classroom community.

Discover how real-world human skills like empathy, emotion management, and problem-solving strengthen student communication and help them thrive in school and in life.