In episode 12 of the Georgia Partnership's Ten-Minute Top Ten podcast, Emily Rubin, a student engagement expert and professional development leader, outlines how teachers and school leaders can improve student engagement by fostering social and emotional connections.   

The episode’s focus on building social and emotional connections aligns with the content covered in Issue 3 of the Top Ten Issues to Watch in 2025.  

For more on this topic, download the 2025 edition of the Top Ten Issues to Watch.   

Check out these additional resources. 

• The Social Emotional Engagement – Knowledge and Skills (SEE-KS) Framework 
• Language as a Missing Link Toolkit (Deal Center Resource) 
• The Learning and Cognitive Science of Student Engagement