Center Founder Richard Davidson discusses the neuroscience of social, emotional and academic learning with ExpandED Schools.
He comments on adolescent stress and development, brain research, and education policies, emphasizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to well-being.
"The brain circuits important for social emotional learning interact with circuits that are important for cognitive learning – so if one is anxious, stressed or emotionally unbalanced, this has deleterious effects on the circuitry for other types of learning."
Center experts share well-being skills and tips to practice with young children
How do we dictate which emotions are more frequently at the helm in our brains?
Hip-Hop artist JusTme works with the Center to inspire youth to blend beats and build well-being skills
One classroom got the surprise of a lifetime from the Center and hip hop artist JusTme
Richard Davidson and other experts explain what we know so far about well-being skills in the classroom
