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“Social-Emotional Learning” Is a Dangerous Fad

May 15, 2023 · Daniel Buck · Comments Off on “Social-Emotional Learning” Is a Dangerous Fad

Last year’s “CRT” is this year’s “SEL.” For those normal folks who don’t obsessively follow education news, “social-emotional learning” (SEL) is the latest progressive fad in schools to ignite the … Continue reading ““Social-Emotional Learning” Is a Dangerous Fad”

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