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Former Austin High student writes bill to give kids the skills that changed her life
Monica Rios could have dropped out of high school and never attended a college class. But this 25-year-old made a decision in eighth grade that changed the course of her life. She decided to take the AVID class — Advancement Via Individual Determination — offered to high schoolers who would be the first generation of college students in their families.
And she did it at Austin High, a place that combined the AVID class curriculum with a class that teaches social and emotional learning skills to freshmen…
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Teachers are calling for schools to prioritize integrating SEL learning practices and strategies.
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Principals say SEL is essential, but want more guidance, training and support to teach these skills effectively.
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On average, for every $1 invested in SEL programming, there is a return of $11.