All posts tagged "SEL"

Grants to support mental health, healing and SEL through music therapy

GRANT FOCUS: Youth Mental Health, Music Therapy, Music Education, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) | Amount: ~$5,000 - $20,000 | Deadline: Aug....

In and beyond the school day-Expanding access to the behavioral supports that shape young people’s futures_feature2: young red haired girl and father meet with education professional

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In and beyond the school day: Expanding access to the behavioral supports that shape young people’s futures

Behavioral supports and services are crucial for some youth to thrive. Unfortunately, lack of access or continuity of care leaves many overlooked.

Knicks CASEL 5-A blueprint for social-emotional competency _feature: a blue-lined basketball sits on a court with blue features

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Knicks in (the CASEL) 5: A blueprint for social-emotional competency

The Knicks' championship run is a masterclass in illustrating the social-emotional competency we all need to thrive.

Emotional isolation of boys, The boys we’re losing-and the prevention we’re missing_feature: group of young men and boys on a hike

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The boys we’re losing — and the prevention we’re missing

The emotional isolation of boys is shaped by long-standing norms that reward suppression and discourage vulnerability.

I was that kid-and schools are still getting it wrong_feature: young male teen sitting and looking at school with headphones on

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I was that kid — and schools are still getting it wrong.

Stark gaps in disability-rights enforcement contribute to school exclusion and youth criminalization despite federal legal protections.

youth tobacco use, teen vaping: Black and white photo of two older teens sitting against brick wall smoking electronic cigarettes

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When teens vape, they are not just smoking. They are coping.

For most young people, vaping is not a substance use problem. It is an emotional regulation problem wearing a disguise.

How visual arts workshops can help youth achieve mental health goals_feature: young black female artist works on the floor with headphones around neck

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How visual arts workshops can help youth achieve mental health goals

Growing up, I struggled with anxiety and OCD. When I started one-on-one therapy at age 10, I quickly discovered that using visual...

Youth dance builds the skills young people need_I credit dance with my pursuit of medicine_feature: group of children dancing on stage, some with arm raised and finger pointing up

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Dance builds the skills young people need. I credit dance with my pursuit of medicine.

If we want young people to relish the joy of learning and grow into capable, compassionate adults, youth dance deserves its place...

Why agency, voice and coherence is the work_feature: group of diverse youth smiling

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Why agency, voice and coherence is the work: Supporting social, emotional and academic well-being and thriving in challenging times and contexts

From a developmental perspective, coherence is not something young people are told they are part of; it is something they feel.

Minnesota communiy hockey access expansion grants, youth sports: group of youths playing hockey at hockey game

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Minnesota community hockey access expansion grants

GRANT FOCUS: Youth Sports, Youth Hockey, Community, Physical Activity, Health, SEL, Minnesota | Amount: $5,000 - $50,000 | Deadline: Feb. 27, 2026

MN early child care and youth development grants; young ethnic child on playground

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Minnesota early child care, education, development and advocacy grants

GRANT FOCUS: Child/Youth Welfare, Early Childhood, Education, Early Care/Childcare, Minnesota | Amount: Up to $15,000 | Deadline: Jan. 30, 2026

Santa Fe middle school student support grants: three happy middle schoolers sitting and looking at notebook

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Santa Fe area middle school student support grants

GRANT FOCUS: Middle School Student Support, Education, SEL, Youth Well-being, Santa Fe, New Mexico | Amount: Unspecified | Deadline: Nov. 1, 2025

Beyond Balance_how digital platforms can intentionally foster teen emotional development: happy male teenager with dark hair and glasses looking down at phone

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Beyond balance: How digital platforms can intentionally foster teen emotional development

What if digital platforms actively fostered the social and emotional learning and skills teens need to thrive?

Shifting the culture of youth sports by supporting coaches: young female blonde coach high-fives girl at sports practice with team in background

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Shifting the culture of youth sport by supporting coaches

To incorporate positive youth development principles, coaching must be about more than drills and playbooks.

Reimagining youth sport_putting positive youth development first: group of young boys in green training bibs huddled together smiling and talking

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Reimagining youth sport: Putting positive youth development first

Youth sport can grounded in principles of positive youth development with a little support.

From anxiety to connection_youth mental health and social skills: young female teen talks in group setting

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Q&A: From anxiety to connection: How Wyman helps teens build social skills

Youth Today spoke with Williams to learn more about Wyman's Teen Connection Project.

youth camp grants: group of happy children roasting marshmallows over fire

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Indiana residential youth camp improvement grants

GRANT FOCUS: Youth Camps, Youth Development, OST, SEL, Indiana | Amount: Up to $10,000,000 | Deadline: June 9, 2025

school discipline and student behavior: Black woman with tattoo on right forearm wearing white blouse and key lanyard ID gesturing with hands stands facing white teen boy wearing red plaid shirt

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