SEL research continues to demonstrate that the development of SEL competencies in school predicts a variety of later outcomes, such as participation in postsecondary education, success in the workforce, civic engagement, and personal well-being.
SEL research indicate that on average, every penny invested in SEL programming yields 11% in long-term benefits. These benefits include reduced juvenile crime, higher lifetime earnings. SEL research also shows SEL is associated with a positive impact on important mental health variables that increase children’s attachment to school and motivation to learn and reduce risky behaviours.
- Measuring ROI of SEL
- CASEL Research Brief for Schools
- CASEL The Impact of After-School Programs That Promote Personal and Social Skills
- CASEL Social and Emotional Learning: A Framework for Success in School and Life
- CASEL Social and Emotional Learning: A Framework for Success in School and Life
- Engaged for Success: Service-Learning as a Tool for Dropout Prevention, Civic Enterprises
- The New Improved Self Esteem, O, The Oprah Magazine
- Middle School Bullying Declines, Arizona Republic
- Maine Recognized for Excellence in Juvenile Justice, OJJDP
- Community Service and Service-Learning in America’s Schools, Corporation for National and Community Service
- Chicago Students Apply LQ Lessons to Unite Community
- Lancaster HS (OH) Intervention Success
- Lancaster HS (OH) Service to Address Bullying