https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-rss/?orgId=122835&title=Latest+News A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Cipriano Lab en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Thu, 14 May 2026 20:07:49 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/rethinking-how-we-teach-emotion-in-schools/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/rethinking-how-we-teach-emotion-in-schools/ Craig Bailey, PhD, and colleagues at Yale Child Study Center are deepening the conversation about how social and emotional skills are taught in classrooms and how we can bring greater clarity and rigor to that work in schools. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-research-disability-discourse-matters/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-research-disability-discourse-matters/ Disability Discourse Matters (DDM) is a research initiative powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that was launched in the spring of 2025 at Yale Child Study Center. DDM is centered around the collection and analysis of statements that are publicly made by political leaders about people with disabilities. A summary of initial data collected between January and November 2025 was recently released, and expansion of the dataset is planned later in 2026. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/mentorship-bridge-child-study-center/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/mentorship-bridge-child-study-center/ An internal program for all interested faculty, staff, and trainees at Yale Child Study Center (YCSC) offers an alternative approach to professional development and mentorship. The program is called YCSC Mentorship BRIDGE—which stands for Building Relationships; Inspiring Development, Growth, and Empowerment. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/fall-2025-ycsc-award-recipients/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/fall-2025-ycsc-award-recipients/ Several internal funding opportunities are open to faculty, clinicians, or trainees at Yale Child Study Center (YCSC) throughout each academic year. View the fall 2025 recipients and learn more about the awards offered this semester. Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:00:00 Z https://www.pbs.org/video/school-program-uses-hip-hop-to-teach-social-emotional-skills-1766356371/ https://www.pbs.org/video/school-program-uses-hip-hop-to-teach-social-emotional-skills-1766356371/ In this PBS NewsHour segment, correspondent Ali Rogin reports on a Baltimore-based nonprofit that uses hip-hop and storytelling as tools to teach social-emotional learning (SEL)—skills like empathy, self-awareness, and emotional expression—to students in classrooms across the U.S. The broadcast refers to a recent study conducted by Yale Child Study Center Associate Professor Christina Cipriano, PhD; Postdoctoral Associate Michael McCarthy, PhD; and previous Postdoctoral Associate Cheyeon Ha, PhD; showing that SEL programs can improve students' sense of belonging and academic performance. Sun, 21 Dec 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.parents.com/social-emotional-learning-leads-to-higher-scores-in-math-and-reading-11839596 https://www.parents.com/social-emotional-learning-leads-to-higher-scores-in-math-and-reading-11839596 In this article summarizing new research findings related to social-emotional learning (SEL) programs in schools, Yale Child Study Center Associate Professor and study co-author Chris Cipriano, PhD, shares, "Our research demonstrates that for students who participate in explicit SEL programs—particularly programs that last more than one semester—students can expect to see at least an 8.4% increase in their overall academic achievement." Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.npr.org/2025/10/23/nx-s1-5574140/research-shows-social-emotional-learning-can-boost-grades-and-test-scores https://www.npr.org/2025/10/23/nx-s1-5574140/research-shows-social-emotional-learning-can-boost-grades-and-test-scores Yale Child Study Center Associate Professor Christina Cipriano, PhD, was recently interviewed by NPR about her peer-reviewed analysis showing that students in grades K-12 who had regular access to social and emotional learning had better test scores and better grades. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 20:24:00 Z https://www.edweek.org/leadership/social-emotional-learning-linked-to-higher-math-and-reading-test-scores/2025/10 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/social-emotional-learning-linked-to-higher-math-and-reading-test-scores/2025/10 YCSC Associate Professor Chris Cipriano, PhD, is quoted in this EdWeek article addressing the impact of setting aside time in the school day to teach students social-emotional skills, based on recent findings from a meta-analysis she co-authored. Tue, 21 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://hechingerreport.org/proof-points-sel-academic-benefits-yale-study/ https://hechingerreport.org/proof-points-sel-academic-benefits-yale-study/ In this article from the Hechinger Report addressing social emotional learning (SEL), a meta analysis published earlier this month showing reading and math gains for children in SEL classrooms is highlighted. YCSC Associate Professor Christina Cipriano, PhD, a co-author of the meta analysis, is quoted in the article, noting, "...we demonstrated, through our meta-analytic report, that explicit social emotional learning improved academic achievement and it improved both GPA and test scores." Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:00:00 Z https://www.aera.net/Newsroom/Social-and-Emotional-Learning-Programs-Linked-to-Academic-Gains https://www.aera.net/Newsroom/Social-and-Emotional-Learning-Programs-Linked-to-Academic-Gains The American Education Research Association recently announced the release of a new large-scale meta-analysis finding that school-provided social and emotional learning (SEL) programs improve students’ academic achievement in addition to their social and emotional development. In a systematic analysis of 40 studies involving more than 33,700 students in grades 1 through 12, researchers led by YCSC Associate Professor Christina Cipriano, PhD, concluded that students who participated in universal SEL programs performed better on academic outcomes—including grades and standardized tests—than students who did not. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/bridging-research-practice-and-policy-in-education/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/bridging-research-practice-and-policy-in-education/ Researchers from the Education Collaboratory at Yale Child Study Center (YCSC) will share findings from their evidence-based work to advance the science of social and emotional learning (SEL) at a national conference this October. The annual conference, convened by the Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (SREE) will be held in Chicago, Illinois from October 8-11, 2025. The theme of this year’s conference is “Education in Context: Research, Systems, and the Future of Evidence-Based Change.” Thu, 02 Oct 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-community-spotlight-zieher/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-community-spotlight-zieher/ In the latest Q&A spotlight in a series highlighting Yale Child Study Center community members and their work, meet Almut K. Zieher, PhD, who has been at Yale for over six years. Zieher began at Yale as a postdoctoral researcher at the Consultation Center, later entering the role of associate research scientist. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/visitingresearchscientist-michelemyers/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/visitingresearchscientist-michelemyers/ This fall, the Education Collaboratory at Yale Child Study Center (YCSC) welcomes Michele Myers, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Education at Wake Forest University, as a visiting research scientist. “Dr. Myers appointment marks an exceptional opportunity to advance the science of learning and social emotional development at the intersection of trauma-informed teaching practices and literacy instruction,” says Education Collaboratory Director Christina Cipriano, PhD, who also serves as an associate professor at YCSC. Tue, 16 Sep 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/cheyeon-journey-edcollab/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/cheyeon-journey-edcollab/ As the 2024–2025 academic year comes to a close, the Education Collaboratory celebrates Cheyeon Ha, PhD, postdoctoral associate at Yale Child Study Center, for her dedicated contributions to the lab. Since joining the team, Ha has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to equity-focused research, collaborative scholarship, and culturally responsive approaches to education—hallmarks of her work that will continue to inspire and guide the field as she prepares for the next chapter of her professional journey. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/almut-zieher-champion/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/almut-zieher-champion/ At the heart of the Education Collaboratory’s mission is a commitment to supporting educators as much as students, and Almut Zieher, PhD, associate research scientist at Yale Child Study Center, has been a cornerstone of this work. Having joined Yale in 2019, Zieher brought her expertise in educational psychology and special education to bear on understanding how teachers cultivate social and emotional skills that enhance both their professional practice and personal resilience. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/dr-sophie-barnes-receives-ycsc-travel-award/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/dr-sophie-barnes-receives-ycsc-travel-award/ Education Collaboratory postdoctoral associate Sophie Barnes, PhD, is a recent recipient of the Yale Child Study Center (YCSC) Travel Award. This award provides grants to post-doctoral associates and fellows of the YCSC to help cover expenses related to attending or presenting research at national or international academic and scientific conferences. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/cipriano-be-unapologetically-impatient/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/cipriano-be-unapologetically-impatient/ Christina Cipriano, PhD, MEd, director of the Education Collaboratory at Yale Child Study Center, is an internationally recognized scholar in the science of learning and development. In this Q&A, she shares what led her to one of the focal points of her work leading the Education Collaboratory—and in writing her first book titled, "Be Unapologetically Impatient." Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/ecy-science-summit/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/ecy-science-summit/ Earlier this year, the Education Collaboratory at Yale Child Study Center convened a full-day science summit in New Haven, bringing together researchers, practitioners, and funders from more than two dozen organizations to chart a collective path forward for the science, practice, and policy of social and emotional learning. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-2025-award-recipients-retirees/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-2025-award-recipients-retirees/ In early June, 50 Yale Child Study Center faculty, staff, and trainees joined together in person for the department’s fourth annual awards and recognition event. Simulcast via Zoom for those unable to attend in person, the event is focused on the presentation of departmental awards recognizing outstanding contributions in various areas—including clinical excellence, supervision, teaching, mentorship, and community service—in addition to honoring upcoming retirees. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 14:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/spring-2025-ycsc-postdoc-travel-awardees/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/spring-2025-ycsc-postdoc-travel-awardees/ The results of the Spring 2025 cycle of the Yale Child Study Center postdoctoral scholar travel awards were announced on June 5, 2025, with congratulations to Aahana Bajracharya, PhD, and Sophie Barnes, PhD. Mon, 16 Jun 2025 16:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/24-25-student-highlight/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/24-25-student-highlight/ For the 2024–2025 academic year, the Education Collaboratory at Yale Child Study Center welcomed a vibrant group of student research assistants to their team. Representing a range of backgrounds and interests, these students supported various projects across the lab, with several working directly with the lab's director, Christina Cipriano, PhD, on their senior theses and capstone projects. ic Thu, 05 Jun 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/honoring-zi-jia-ng/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/honoring-zi-jia-ng/ After five years at Yale Child Study Center, Zi Jia Ng, PhD, is preparing for the next chapter of her career as she transitions to a new role at Wellstar Health. As the Education Collaboratory team celebrates her accomplishments and contributions to the field, they reflect on and share the profound impact Ng has had on advancing emotion regulation science in schools and the broader Yale community. Thu, 22 May 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-long-term-service-2025/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-long-term-service-2025/ Approximately 70 members of the Yale Child Study Center community recently gathered together in a hybrid format—both in-person and by Zoom—to celebrate 46 YCSC faculty and staff members being honored for their respective years of service at Yale University, from five up to 40 years. Wed, 14 May 2025 12:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/disability-discourse-matters-leveraging-ai-for-equity-in-education-and-policy/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/disability-discourse-matters-leveraging-ai-for-equity-in-education-and-policy/ Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the landscape of education and social science research. At the Education Collaboratory, we’ve witnessed firsthand how AI can be harnessed not just to accelerate research, but to drive meaningful change - especially in the realm of social and emotional learning (SEL) and equity. Our latest initiative, Disability Discourse Matters (DDM), exemplifies this mission by using AI to systematically track, analyze, and make public the language political leaders use when discussing people with disabilities. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/education-collaboratory-members-join-ies-funded-education-summer-training-programs/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/education-collaboratory-members-join-ies-funded-education-summer-training-programs/ This summer, Drs. Michael McCarthy and Sophie Barnes, postdoctoral associates at the Education Collaboratory at Yale, will join two prestigious IES-funded training programs geared at developing the next generation of education researchers. Sun, 27 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/speaking-up-for-sel-dr-cipriano-joins-senators-blumenthal-and-booker-to-defend-social-and-emotional-learning/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/speaking-up-for-sel-dr-cipriano-joins-senators-blumenthal-and-booker-to-defend-social-and-emotional-learning/ Last Wednesday, Education Collaboratory Director Dr. Chris Cipriano joined Senator Richard Blumenthal at a press conference in Hartford, CT to defend the science and substance of social and emotional learning (SEL) in schools. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z https://www.newswise.com/articles/yale-researchers-launch-disability-discourse-matters-initiative/?ad2f=1&aid=827024 https://www.newswise.com/articles/yale-researchers-launch-disability-discourse-matters-initiative/?ad2f=1&aid=827024 A new public website was recently released by researchers at the Yale Child Study Center, mapping how political leaders in the United States talk about people with disabilities in political discourse. Disability Discourse Matters collects validated statements about people with disabilities made by federal, state, and local leaders. Statements are scored independently by AI on a four-point system whether they dehumanize, criticize, deficit-frame, or affirm the value of individuals with disabilities. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:50:00 Z https://www.warner.rochester.edu/blog/leading-disability-inclusive-education-sel-and-ai-driven-advocacy https://www.warner.rochester.edu/blog/leading-disability-inclusive-education-sel-and-ai-driven-advocacy Michael McCarthy’s passion for education, inclusion, and social justice has driven his career as a researcher and advocate specializing in disability-inclusive education, social-emotional learning (SEL), and AI-driven policy analysis. A PhD student in teaching & curriculum, he is also a postdoctoral associate at the Education Collaboratory at Yale University, where his work focuses on advancing research and inclusive practices that support students with disabilities. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/the-education-collaboratory-at-the-2025-aerancme-conference-in-denver-colorado/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/the-education-collaboratory-at-the-2025-aerancme-conference-in-denver-colorado/ Will you be at AERA/NCME? Researchers from the Education Collaboratory will be sharing their work at the 2025 American Educational Research Association (AERA) and National Council on Measurement in Education Conference in Denver, Colorado. Here’s a preview of what you can expect: Wed, 26 Mar 2025 04:00:00 Z https://harmony-academy.org/celebrating-inspiring-women-leaders-meet-christina-cipriano-ph-d/ https://harmony-academy.org/celebrating-inspiring-women-leaders-meet-christina-cipriano-ph-d/ Happy Women’s History Month! For this month’s blog, we’re highlighting Christina Cipriano, Ph.D., a mother, associate professor at Yale, educational leader, and debut author. Learn how her experiences have shaped her fearless approach to work and life, and how she inspires women and students to do the same.  “In honor of Women’s History Month, let […] Fri, 07 Mar 2025 05:00:00 Z https://wellnessedmag.com/WMarch25/viewer/desktop/#page/4 https://wellnessedmag.com/WMarch25/viewer/desktop/#page/4 Schools are supporting students' social and emotional learning throughout the U.S. to enhance their school and life success. But what is social and emotional learning? Mon, 03 Mar 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2025/02/27/moms-for-liberty-university-trains-parents-social-emotional-learning-sel/ https://www.chalkbeat.org/tennessee/2025/02/27/moms-for-liberty-university-trains-parents-social-emotional-learning-sel/ Dr. Cipriano recalled a trip to Washington, D.C., to talk with policymakers about using science to make decisions, including about social and emotional learning. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-community-member-intro-feb-2025/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-community-member-intro-feb-2025/ The YCSC welcomes and introduces new community members on an on-going basis. This month, meet postdoctoral associate Sophie Barnes, undergraduate communications assistant Hien Tran, and postdoctoral associate Da-eun Ellen Lee. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:00:00 Z https://www.eschoolnews.com/sel/2025/02/05/educators-students-emotion-laden-information-digital-media/ https://www.eschoolnews.com/sel/2025/02/05/educators-students-emotion-laden-information-digital-media/ To promote adaptive repetitive thinking, educators can address unpleasant emotions that students may experience with content on digital media. Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.the74million.org/article/not-all-school-buses-are-yellow-but-drivers-must-still-stop-for-all-of-them/ https://www.the74million.org/article/not-all-school-buses-are-yellow-but-drivers-must-still-stop-for-all-of-them/ Cipriano: Heedless motorists put my son in danger every time they speed past his school transportation van. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://www.brookings.edu/articles/what-we-can-learn-from-families-of-children-with-disabilities-about-inclusive-family-school-and-community-engagement/ https://www.brookings.edu/articles/what-we-can-learn-from-families-of-children-with-disabilities-about-inclusive-family-school-and-community-engagement/ The FSCE initiative summarizes its April 2024 workshop and discusses how families and schools can work to support children with disabilities. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/new-ycsc-community-members-dec-2024/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/new-ycsc-community-members-dec-2024/ The Yale Child Study Center welcomes and introduces new community members on an on-going basis. All new faculty, staff, and trainees are invited to share bios and photos upon joining the department, and those who wish to participate are announced approximately monthly. This month, meet new visiting scholar Teresa Bollaín Muñoz and returning staff member Michael F. McCarthy. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 17:00:00 Z https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-make-the-most-of-class-time-before-a-school-vacation-4-tips/2024/12 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-how-to-make-the-most-of-class-time-before-a-school-vacation-4-tips/2024/12 In this timely Education Week article, YCSC Associate Professor Christina Cipriano addresses how and why teachers should lean into social and emotional learning during a time of big emotions and disruptive behaviors. Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/world-childrens-day-with-the-education-collaboratory/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/world-childrens-day-with-the-education-collaboratory/ On November 20th, 2024, World Children’s Day marked two significant milestones: the 65th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the 35th anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. In honor of this occasion, The Education Collaboratory at Yale, in collaboration with Yale’s Undergraduate UNICEF Chapter, hosted a Pop-Up Event at the Child Student Center. The World Children's Day POP-UP Festival was developed by Patty Freedman and Six Seconds. “POP-UP Festival is celebrated in 200+ countries are sharing free, playful, meaningful activities to help kids grow their emotional intelligence and take action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).” Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/welcome-drs-sophie-barnes-and-michael-mccarthy-new-postdoctoral-associates-join-the-education-collaboratory/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/welcome-drs-sophie-barnes-and-michael-mccarthy-new-postdoctoral-associates-join-the-education-collaboratory/ The Education Collaboratory is thrilled to announce the addition of two new postdoctoral associates, Dr. Sophie Barnes and Dr. Michael McCarthy, who will officially join the lab on November 1, 2024. Read on to learn more about their impressive accomplishments and their upcoming contributions to the Collaboratory. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/join-the-education-collaboratory-at-the-2024-casel-sel-exchange-in-chicago-illinois/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/join-the-education-collaboratory-at-the-2024-casel-sel-exchange-in-chicago-illinois/ Researchers from the Education Collaboratory will be sharing their work at the 2024 Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) SEL Exchange in Chicago, Illinois during the week of November 12th, 2024. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-professional-progression/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/ycsc-professional-progression/ On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, twelve members of the Yale Child Study Center community were recognized for professional progression in the prior academic year. Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/new-article-discusses-the-challenges-of-exploring-gender-identity-in-school-aged-children/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/new-article-discusses-the-challenges-of-exploring-gender-identity-in-school-aged-children/ The current rise in legislation aimed at restricting discussions around gender identity in schools poses serious challenges for researchers, educators, and, most importantly, students. A new invited guess essay in Social and Personality Psychology titled "It’s All Elementary, or Is It?" by Drs. Kalee De France, Assistant Professor at University of British Columbia, Sari van Anders, Professor at Queen’s University, and Education Collaboratory Director Christina Cipriano, shines a light on the significant barriers faced when trying to understand the experiences of gender-expansive youth, particularly in elementary schools. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/world-childrens-day-pop-up-event-at-yale-child-study-center/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/world-childrens-day-pop-up-event-at-yale-child-study-center/ November 20, 2024, marks the 65th anniversary of the United Nations General Assembly’s adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, and the 35th anniversary of the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. In celebration of these significant milestones, the Education Collaboratory at Yale is partnering with the undergraduates of Yale’s UNICEF chapter to host an event that honors and reflects on the rights of children, with a focus on social and emotional learning (SEL) as a human right. Mon, 14 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/newarge-caleesearch/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/newarge-caleesearch/ 2021 was a year marked by the lingering effects of a global pandemic, political upheaval, and ongoing challenges to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education. A new large-scale study from the Education Collaboratory at the Yale Child Study Center reports on the affective experiences of more than 8,000 school personnel representing all 50 states and territories. This paper is the first first-author publication from Miranda Wood, who completed these analyses while she was a post-graduate associate at the Yale Child Study Center under the mentorship of Dr. Christina Cipriano. Miranda is currently a doctoral candidate at the University of Missouri. The team was supported by Drs. Cheyeon Ha and Marc Brackett. Fri, 11 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/education-collaboratory-team-members-spotlight-2024-research-assistants/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/education-collaboratory-team-members-spotlight-2024-research-assistants/ The Education Collaboratory at Yale is proud to introduce our 2024 PSYC 493-495 Undergraduate Research Assistants, Alyssa Erthum, Christian Thomas, Ava Van Straten, Perri Hawkins, and Adriana Abad Castro. As a part of our staff spotlight series, we are highlighting their work and what brings them to our team's mission to advance the science of learning and social and emotional development. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/30/opinion/obesity-treatment.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Ok4.7uPa.7RGo_IOAZDEQ&smid=url-share https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/30/opinion/obesity-treatment.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Ok4.7uPa.7RGo_IOAZDEQ&smid=url-share Dr. Chris Cipriano wrote a response to the editor of the New York Times stressing that intentional school violence requires intentional preventative practices in schools. This letter comes in response to a recent article about bulletproofing accessories for our nation’s students, classrooms, and schools. Dr. Cipriano argues that explicit social and emotional skill development promotes healthy emotion management and decision-making, and fosters trusting relationships between students and educators. Click on Fear in Schools to see the article directly. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/education-collaboratory-presents-at-apa-2024/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/education-collaboratory-presents-at-apa-2024/ The American Psychological Association’s 2024 Annual Meeting took place in Seattle, WA, from August 8-10, and the Education Collaboratory was well represented! Thu, 15 Aug 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/ies-funding-lsr/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/ies-funding-lsr/ Yale University Associate Professors, Christina Cipriano and Michael Strambler have been awarded a new grant from the Institute of Education Sciences to launch: "A Living Systematic Review of Universal School-Based Social and Emotional Learning Programs in the United States." This initiative aims to revolutionize the availability and accessibility of contemporary research evidence for universal school-based (USB) social-emotional learning (SEL) programs in the United States. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/2024-interns-present-research/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/childstudy/news-article/2024-interns-present-research/ Friday, July 26th marked the 2024 Undergraduate Developmental Science Summer Internship Poster Symposium. This year’s event showcased the remarkable work of 17 Yale Child Study Center interns from 11 universities and colleges across the nation, highlighting the innovative research and hands-on learning experiences that define this prestigious internship program. The Education Collaboratory is proud to have hosted three interns, all of whom presented their summer research at the symposium. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 04:00:00 Z