Social–Emotional Learning in Rural Schools: Parents' Perspectives

Abstract

Although researchers have explored social–emotional learning (SEL) in schools, the research on rural schools is limited. In this study, the authors explore parents’ feedback on the impact of an SEL program on their children in rural schools.

Key words::

• mental health
• parent perspective
• rural education
• social–emotional learning

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Notes on contributors

Staci M. Zolkoski

Staci M. Zolkoski is an Assistant Professor of Special Education in the School of Education at The University of Texas at Tyler. She specializes in classroom management and emotional and behavior disorders. Her research agenda focuses on resilience and social–emotional learning. Email: [email protected]

Jessica M. Holm

Jessica M. Holm and Erin West are Assistant Professors of Counseling at The University of Texas at Tyler. Emails: [email protected], [email protected]

Hajar Ismail

Hajar Ismail is a master's student in Clinical Psychology, Bridget R. Kennedy is a PhD student in Clinical Psychology, and Antoine Votaw is a master's student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at The University of Texas at Tyler. Emails: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]

Gary J. Miller

Gary J. Miller is an Associate Professor in Educational Leadership, Eric Stocks is a Professor of Social Psychology, and Sarah M. Sass is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology at The University of Texas at Tyler. Emails: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]