Issue No. 1, January 2025

Happy New Year, friend!

We're delighted to start 2025 by launching a newsletter dedicated to students' social, emotional, and academic well-being. Each month, we'll share a curated collection of student-centered tips and tools for educators, by educators. Cheers to the first issue, and the inspiring pathways to progress happening in your schools!

✨ Mindful Moments

Learn why tech innovators endorse Sown To Grow to solve some of the biggest issues facing schools.

🐝 Blog Buzz

Check out 4 proven ways to refine your school's SEL program to be more actionable & get real results.

🌱 STG Spotlight

Hear how we're enhancing ease & equity on the platform with even more Spanish translations.

🗓️ Upcoming Events

🌐 Feb. 13 Webinar

"Proactive MTSS: Creating A Student-Centered Framework That Fosters Trust & Care." Details & registration info here!

📍Jan. 24 in Illinois

NIU's Engaged Learning Conference

📍Jan. 26-28 in Texas

TASA Midwinter Conference

If you happen to be attending, let's make a plan to meet in person!

🧰 Templates & Tools

Build math skills, social awareness, and emotional literacy with Edutopia's three activities that seamlessly integrate SEL with the core curriculum.

🗞️ In the News

Learn the latest details on the executive order that reinstated TikTok, and how the controversy affects educators, students, and schools.

🫶 Community Corner

Increase mental health supports with creative visuals like this student-centered Zones of Regulation board posted by the U.S. Dept. of Education.

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