Social and Emotional Learning
When youth build skills like empathy, collaboration, and teamwork, they do better in the classroom and in life. This program supports organizations that create access to high-quality social and emotional learning experiences.
Prioritizing the out-of-school time space, we identify the organizations working to bring social and emotional learning (SEL) to the forefront. Together with our partners, we identify and invest in SEL-informed practices that prepare youth to thrive.
Social and Emotional Learning
When youth build skills like empathy, collaboration, and teamwork, they do better in the classroom and in life. This program supports organizations that create access to high-quality social and emotional learning experiences.
Prioritizing the out-of-school time space, we identify the organizations working to bring social and emotional learning (SEL) to the forefront. Together with our partners, we identify and invest in SEL-informed practices that prepare youth to thrive.
Our Partners
After-School All-Stars
ASAS launched a multi-year impact initiative to improve program and instructional quality, deepen impact in SEL and youth skill development, and increase staff capacity and retention.
American Institutes for Research (AIR)
With the support of SCE and the Wallace Foundation, AIR will build a free tool that enables users to (1) measure their readiness to implement new SEL initiatives and (2) access resources and professional learning aligned with their level of readiness.
BellXcel
BellXcel is growing the reach of its social and emotional learning resources and professional development across teaching and research networks.
Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)
Our partnership with the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) expands awareness of and access to social and emotional learning.
WINGS for Kids
SCE’s investment supports WINGS Across America, a multi-faceted initiative that engages schools, out-of-school providers, educators, youth, and caregivers with proven resources to help as many children as possible experience high-quality and effective social and emotional learning.
Wyman Center
Wyman Center is developing an innovative portfolio of SEL-infused trainings for adults who work with youth.
Research and Resources

Preparing Youth to Thrive
Drawing on insights from eight of our grant partners, this field guide sheds new light on how out-of-school programs can equip teens with valuable social and emotional skills.
Blog Posts
SCE Announces New Partnership with Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning
Co-written by the Susan Crown Exchange and the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL). As we reflect on 2020 and recent events, social and emotional learning (SEL) is more important than ever to support …
New Partnership with American Institutes for Research Will Help OST Organizations Understand Readiness to Implement SEL
Co-written by the Susan Crown Exchange and the American Institutes for Research (AIR). New developments in the out-of-school time (OST) field can benefit practitioners and youth alike. So why do youth-serving organizations sometimes struggle to implement …
Past Work
Past Partners
Learn more about the partners we previously funded through our Social and Emotional Learning program.
Past Challenges
Learn more about SCE’s previous SEL Challenges.