Ati Wongsaroj, a teacher at Webb Middle School in Austin, began her class on a recent Tuesday as she does every day—with classical music, low lights and journaling, followed by a recorded meditation. This day, her 8th graders listened to a deep breathing and centering exercise called “Body Scan.” Some of the students sat at their desks, while others lay on a carpet … Continue reading Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Program Helps Kids Manage Emotions and Focus on Learning