SEL Cast: Insights for Teachers from Teachers
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<p class="p1">Hear from educators from around the world to explore Social and Emotional Learning through practical strategies, authentic stories, and collaborative conversations. Drawing on the Whole-Community Approach from the Institute for Social and Emotional Learning and Nick Haisman-Smith, each episode focuses on:</p> <p class="p1">If you’re passionate about <span class="s1">restorative practices</span>, <span class="s1">adult wellness</span>, <span class="s1">community care</span>, <span class="s1">diversity</span>, and <span class="s1">whole-child education</span> - you’re in the right place! We’re so glad you’re here.</p> <p>Learn more: <a href="https://www.instituteforsel.net/">https://www.instituteforsel.net </a></p>
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11/10/2025
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Recent Episodes
July 1, 2026
Building a School Code of Ethics with Student Voice
What happens when a school stops telling students how to behave — and starts asking them to write the rules themselves? In this episode, we sit down with Lauren Howard, Wellbeing and PSE Lead at Stour Valley Community School, to explore how a student-led Code of Ethics became the backbone of their entire school culture. What started as a response to a difficult moment in their community grew into something far bigger — a whole-school commitment to respect, accountability, and genuine belonging. You'll hear why student voice isn't just a nice-to-have, it's the reason the Code actually sticks. When young people are the authors of their own values, they become the champions of them too. In this episode: How a Code of Ethics is built authentically with students, not for them Why restorative practices need a cultural foundation to be sustainable The peer mentoring program empowering students to lead from within Lauren's top 3 tips for schools ready to start their restorative journey Download this Episode's Shownotes: https://www.instituteforsel.net/posts/sel-cast-building-a-school-code-of-ethics-with-student-voice---with-lauren-howard
June 3, 2026
Belonging in Schools: Onboarding, Data, and Culture with Julie Lemley
Join Julie Lemley, Head of Upper School at Savannah Country Day School, for a thoughtful conversation on what it takes to create a true sense of belonging in school communities. Julie shares practical strategies for supporting students, families, and educators through transitions, designing meaningful onboarding experiences, and building cultures where people feel seen, heard, and valued. Together, we explore how social-emotional learning can be woven into everyday practices, from hiring and leadership to relationship-building and values-driven decision-making. Whether you’re a school leader, educator, or counselor, this episode offers actionable insights for fostering connection, strengthening community, and leading with empathy, curiosity, and purpose. Download the Show Notes for this episode: https://www.instituteforsel.net/posts/sel-cast-belonging-in-schools-onboarding-data-and-culture---with-julie-lemley Check out all of IFSEL's Programs, Workshops, and Professional Development opportunities: https://www.instituteforsel.net/
April 29, 2026
Building a Culture of Thinking: A School Leadership Lens for the Digital Age - Western Academy of Beijing Stephen Taylor
What does it mean to build a human-centered school in the age of a tech-driven world? In this episode, Stephen Taylor, Director of Innovation in Learning & Teaching at Western Academy of Beijing, explores a simple but powerful idea: people before program. Through practices like box breathing and daily student-mentor connections, he shows how schools can create cultures where students feel safe, seen, and supported. Stephen challenges the notion that SEL is an “add-on,” arguing it should live within systems like advisory and counseling—woven into the everyday experience of school. The result? A community where belonging isn’t optional, it’s felt. Looking ahead, he also rethinks learning in an AI-driven world. Instead of focusing on tools that may soon be obsolete, schools should prioritize what endures: critical thinking, curiosity, and human judgment. From AI-supported career exploration to future-focused job fairs, this episode highlights how schools can prepare students without losing what makes us human. Download this episodes Show Notes: https://www.instituteforsel.net/posts/sel-cast-building-a-culture-of-thinking-a-school-leadership-lens-for-the-digital-age---with-stephen-taylor Explore all of IFSEL's upcoming events: https://www.instituteforsel.net/sel-workshops/event-listing
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- What is SEL Cast: Insights for Teachers from Teachers?
<p class="p1">Hear from educators from around the world to explore Social and Emotional Learning through practical strategies, authentic stories, and collaborative conversations. Drawing on the Whole-Community Approach from the Institute for Social and Emotional Learning and Nick Haisman-Smith, each episode focuses on:</p> <p class="p1">If you’re passionate about <span class="s1">restorative practices</span>, <span class="s1">adult wellness</span>, <span class="s1">community care</span>, <span class="s1">diversity</span>, and <span class="s1">whole-child education</span> - you’re in the right place! We’re so glad you’re here.</p> <p>Learn more: <a href="https://www.instituteforsel.net/">https://www.instituteforsel.net </a></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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