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The Sown To Grow blog

10 book & podcast pairings to empower education leaders in 2025

Boost your reading & listening routine with educator-recommended materials on student well-being, school culture, and community.

Amanda Kawalek

January 21, 2025

SEL, but make it actionable: 4 proven ways to refine your school's program & get real results

Hear from district leaders who are evolving the ecosystem of student support to create safer, more positive learning environments.

Amanda Kawalek

January 8, 2025

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Lessons Learned & Shared: Lancaster School District workshop offers guidance on the Community Schools journey

Learn how Lancaster’s five-year CCSPP funding plan is empowering their commitment to help the whole-child and the entire community thrive.

Amanda Kawalek

December 19, 2024

CASEL’s 2024 SEL Exchange Reflection: 3 keys to drive social & emotional learning in your school or district

Reflecting on the conference and considering the year ahead, here are a few ideas to fuel meaningful work in the well-being space, and equip students with the skills and mindsets to thrive.

Amanda Kawalek

December 4, 2024

The role of proactive intervention and relationship building in integrated student support models

Empowering Students through Proactive MTSS: Building Systems that Help Every Student Thrive

Building a proactive MTSS foundation that prioritizes student voice is key to creating sustainable support systems that empower every student to thrive.