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Evaluation of the Learning Renewal–Social Emotional Learning Programs for Supporting Pandemic Recovery with the Illinois State Board of Education

This report shares final findings from this independent study of Illinois' Learning Renewal - SEL initiative starting in September 2022 through December 2025.

Illinois Learning Renewal SEL Study Infographic: Implementation Study Findings

This infographic highlights findings from more than 100 interviews with regional leaders and SEL coaches.

Illinois Learning Renewal SEL Study Infographic: Findings about Student and Teacher Outcomes

This infographic highlights features of schools' participation in the Illinois Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Hubs and associated outcomes.

Using statewide policy to promote student and adult social-emotional competencies: Implementation evaluation of the Learning Renewal—Social Emotional Learning initiative

This report explores the Illinois State Board of Education response to the COVID-19 pandemic, their Learning Renewal—SEL initiative, and highlights the central role of social-emotional learning (SEL) in recovery for both students and educators

Putting Education Outcomes in Context: Resources for Considering the COVID-19 Pandemic and Recovery

It amazes me how quickly we seem to forget that in March 2020 we experienced the beginning of a global pandemic. The K-12 education systems throughout the country closed and then moved to remote learning.

And thus began our journey learning how to operate a public K-12 education system in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

School Meals for All: A Qualitative Study Exploring Lessons in Successful Advocacy and Policymaking in Maine and California

This article explores policies that provided universal free meals to students in California and Maine during the pandemic.

Caregivers’ Perceptions of COVID-19 Educational Disruptions on Children With Developmental Language Disorder and Typically Developing Peers

This article reports caregiver responses on how the wellbeing and learning of children with developmental language disorders were impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Supporting Youth Mental Health Through a Health Coaching Intervention with a Mindfulness Component: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial During COVID-19

This article shares evidence on the Building Resilience for Healthy Kids (HK) intervention and its impact on students' emotional regulation, mindfulness, self-efficacy, and resilience.

Resource Roundup: RESTART Network Research Teams Create Infographics, Sharing Insights from Three Years of Research

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Driven by a commitment to put actionable research directly into the hands of policymakers and practitioners, the RESTART Network’s five research teams have distilled years of rigorous analysis into accessible infographics. Each team has carefully crafted these visual summaries to highlight the most important findings and recommendations, making it easier for leaders to apply evidence-based strategies to build resilient schools and prepare for future disruptions.

Illinois Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Hubs

This infographic shares key findings on the Illinois Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Hubs, illustrating the key activities and benefits the SEL Hubs provided.