news and information

On this page you will find news, reports and research related to equity and inclusion in our schools and community.

RESEARCH & SCIENTIFIC STUDIES

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
"School Climate and Social Emotional Learning"  The Integration of Two Approaches
Read the full series on Social Emotional Learning - An RWJF Collection
The Aspen Institute - National Commission on Social, Emotional, & Academic Development                      
"The Evidence Base for How We Learn"

washington state specific work

Social Emotional Learning Indicators Workgroup Report          

The OSPI Social Emotional Learning Indicators (SELI)  Workgroup released their report in August 2019.
Social Emotional Learning Benchmarks Workgroup Report                

The OSPI Social Emotional Learning Benchmarks (SELB) released their report in September 2016.
​Learn more about the OSPI SEL Workgroup
WA State Board of Education
The Washington State Board of Education focused on secondary to post-secondary student transitions during our March, May, and July 2017 Board meetings and community forums. Staff created a report summarizing the information the Board received from students, parents, administrators, and partner organization representatives.

The full report includes a variety of helpful resources for individuals involved in preparing students for transitions, as well as hyperlinks to additional background information. 

relevant reports

ACLU of Washington Report:
"The Need to Reform School Policing in Washington State."

​Read the report from the ACLU of Washington linked here.

work to highlight

Sumner S.D. Whole Child Video