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unlock their academic potential and improve educational outcomes. Social and
emotional competencies have been associated with academic and behavioral
successes as well as being a protective factor for at-risk populations. Caring
for the social emotional and behavioral well-being of students, and of the
educators and professionals who educate and support them, is all the more
critical as schools, educators, families and students confront the challenges
of learning during a national health crisis. (para. 1–2).

Conclusion
As teachers, we want the best for the children we teach. We do not teach children
academics only; we also teach them skills for success in life. By keeping children
in the classroom and teaching SEL skills, we are better able to reach each child and
make the schooling and learning experience the best possible for everyone.

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