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Why Top-Performing Schools Invest in Both Academics AND Emotional Learning
Discover why the highest-performing schools invest equally in academics AND social emotional learning.
In this episode, Dr. Pete Sullivan—a nearly 40-year education veteran who's served as teacher, principal, and superintendent across multiple Illinois districts—reveals the research-backed strategies that make SEL programs successful. You'll learn how 500+ studies prove SEL actually enhances academic achievement, practical approaches for teacher-led implementation that respects classroom time, and proven methods for building parent and community support.
What You'll Learn
- Why the "academics vs. SEL" debate is based onfalse assumptions
- How to implement SEL without sacrificing instructional time
- Strategies for overcoming common community objections
- The culture-integration approach that makes SEL sustainable
- How to build authentic partnerships with parents andfamilies
Guest Bio
About Dr. Pete Sullivan:Dr. Pete Sullivan brings nearly four decades of P-12 education experience, having served in virtually every leadership role from classroom teacher to district superintendent.
He's worked in Chicago Public Schools as well asLockport, Lisle, and Will County districts in Illinois. Currently an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of St. Francis, Pete coordinates the Resilient Youth Initiative through United Way of Will County, helping districts across the region implement effective SEL programs.
Thank you
Thank you for listening to the Raising Resilient KidsPodcast! We are siblings on a mission to help kids become their strongest selves by sharing proven strategies with parents, teachers, and coaches to build resilient, confident kids who can tackle life's challenges and thrive.
For more information on the podcast, or if you have aquestion you would like answered by one of our expert guests, please visit us at –
https://www.smarthwp.com/raisingresilientkidspodcast.
A Special Thanks to our Sponsors
The So Happy You're Here YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@sohappyyouarehere
andThe Resilient Youth Certification Program - https://www.smarthwp.com/RY4teachers
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By Tom and Jeannie KlisiewiczDiscover why the highest-performing schools invest equally in academics AND social emotional learning.
In this episode, Dr. Pete Sullivan—a nearly 40-year education veteran who's served as teacher, principal, and superintendent across multiple Illinois districts—reveals the research-backed strategies that make SEL programs successful. You'll learn how 500+ studies prove SEL actually enhances academic achievement, practical approaches for teacher-led implementation that respects classroom time, and proven methods for building parent and community support.
What You'll Learn
- Why the "academics vs. SEL" debate is based onfalse assumptions
- How to implement SEL without sacrificing instructional time
- Strategies for overcoming common community objections
- The culture-integration approach that makes SEL sustainable
- How to build authentic partnerships with parents andfamilies
Guest Bio
About Dr. Pete Sullivan:Dr. Pete Sullivan brings nearly four decades of P-12 education experience, having served in virtually every leadership role from classroom teacher to district superintendent.
He's worked in Chicago Public Schools as well asLockport, Lisle, and Will County districts in Illinois. Currently an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at the University of St. Francis, Pete coordinates the Resilient Youth Initiative through United Way of Will County, helping districts across the region implement effective SEL programs.
Thank you
Thank you for listening to the Raising Resilient KidsPodcast! We are siblings on a mission to help kids become their strongest selves by sharing proven strategies with parents, teachers, and coaches to build resilient, confident kids who can tackle life's challenges and thrive.
For more information on the podcast, or if you have aquestion you would like answered by one of our expert guests, please visit us at –
https://www.smarthwp.com/raisingresilientkidspodcast.
A Special Thanks to our Sponsors
The So Happy You're Here YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@sohappyyouarehere
andThe Resilient Youth Certification Program - https://www.smarthwp.com/RY4teachers