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Stephanie Jones

Stephanie Jones is the Gerald S. Lesser Professor in Early Childhood Development at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Published Articles & Media

Social and Emotional Learning
May 11, 2023
Yes, Petting a Guinea Pig Can Be SEL, if It’s Done Effectively
High-quality implementation is more likely to bring positive results.
Blog
November 15, 2019
An Antidote to the “Fever” of Social and Emotional Learning: Build from Science and Evidence, and Ask the Right Questions
A response to Checker Finn.
Character Education
April 30, 2019
Social-Emotional Learning: What It Is, What It Isn’t, And What We Know
Effective programming focuses on concrete, teachable skills

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