Weld North Education Acquires Purpose Prep, Leading Social Emotional Learning Curriculum Company
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“In today’s environment, where students have been dislocated from their schools and teachers in the midst of a global pandemic and urgent societal questions of diversity and inclusion, social and emotional learning has never been more essential,” said Jonathan Grayer, Chairman of Weld North Education. “Studies have shown how vital social and emotional learning is to the development of children and young adults and is essential to academic achievement and future career success. On July 21 Edgenuity announced an agreement with the state of Louisiana that will provide every student statewide in grades six through twelve access to Purpose Prep SEL courses. “We have had a strong partnership with Edgenuity for almost two years and now can fully leverage the resources and reach of Weld North Education to support more schools, empower more teachers, and help solve some of the greatest problems students face, especially during these challenging times,” said Daniel Budzinski. “We are thrilled to be part of Weld North Education and Edgenuity and believe now we will make an even greater impact together in helping students find their purpose.” Each of Purpose Prep’s SEL courses aligns to the five core competencies identified by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) – self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making – as well as the best practices outlined by the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) frameworks.