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Tag: social emotional learning

Respect Builds Peace
Last week, Operation Respect had the honor and privilege of introducing our “Don’t Laugh At Me” program in Mexico at...

Thank you, Melania!
Today, we would like to take a moment to express our gratitude to Melania Trump, for speaking out against bullying,...

Face the Future: A Game About the Future of Empathy
Operation Respect appreciates the critical importance of empathy. It is a skill that is taught throughout the Don’t Laugh at...

How are you feeling today?
By Edwin Figueroa, Operation Respect consultant Over the years, I have often found that, when I ask students how are...

Respect for All
Happy Pride Month! We join you in celebration and recognition of equality for all! For 10 years, Operation Respect has...

Young Artists Unite Against Bullying
More often than not, students say things a whole lot better than we do as adults. That certainly was the...

Restorative Practices
Operation Respect’s mission of “creating safe, compassionate environments for children and youth” has led us down many pedagogical roads because...

Operation Respect Professional Development Services
Our last two blogposts have talked about school climate and culture and staying ready for negative incidents. Our Don’t Laugh...

If U stay ready …You ain’t got to get ready – Part 2
Last week I wrote a blog post about the importance of building a positive school culture and climate as a...

If U stay ready….You ain’t got to get ready – Part 1
One of the pastors at my church recently used this hook from a rap song by the artist Suga Free...

Thank you, CASEL!
This week we would like to express our deep appreciation for the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL),...