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Learn how human skills programs can help support students’ mental health, strengthen connections, and create a positive school environment where students can thrive.

Cell phone bans are only part of the solution. Learn how schools can help students balance technology use and build the digital well-being skills needed for a healthy future.

Discover the latest updates, including our high school program, upgrades to our middle school program, Tier 2 supports and assessments for K–8 programs, and more.

Great high schools empower everyone to succeed. Join us for an overview of Second Step® High School, the all-new human skills program for Grades 9–12 from Committee for Children. Discover the program’s relevant approach to addressing adolescent students’ diverse social and emotional needs. Learn about its uniquely flexible framework of resources for educators to build a school culture where everyone is connected and supported. Explore examples of its engaging experiences and the power of its research foundation. The program is now available for purchase for the 2024–2025 school year.

Skills like emotion regulation, growth mindset , and goal-setting support students’ performance and empower them to do their best on the test.

Misconceptions about human skills programs are common. Here are four myths debunked with research and classroom experience from the Second Step community.

Even though human skills programs are shown to benefit kids and schools in a wide variety of ways, misconceptions about teaching human skills are still common.

Human skills programs can help create a climate where students feel safe and seen. They’ve even been shown to improve school attendance and academic success!