Valor Collegiate Academies

Charter, Urban

Grades 5-8

Nashville, TN

Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)

These middle schools were built on the idea that academic risk taking, fostered by social and emotional learning, can be a key to high achievement.

Tom Berger

Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)

Building Schools on a Foundation of SEL

Visit a pair of Nashville middle schools born out of the belief that strong social and emotional learning practices improve academic outcomes.
Professional Learning

Spreading the Word: Professional Development for SEL

Educators from around the country come to Compass Camp to experience a unique model for social and emotional learning.
Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)

Weekly Circles for Students and Faculty

See what happens when students and faculty participate in regular meetings to build trust and promote deeper learning.