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Gratitude Network Names CEO 2019 Fellow
Thursday, February 28, 2019

Bridget Laird named to 2019 Gratitude Network Fellowship social entrepreneurship, leadership development, global learning opportunities   The Gratitude Network – a leadership development organization – identifies “game-changing” social enterprises around the world who are improving the lives of underprivileged and under-served children and accelerates the success and growth of these organizations by impacting the leadership. They’ve chosen … Read More

Meet Our New Board Members!
Thursday, January 31, 2019

Our Board of Directors are an important part of the WINGS family. Their fearless leadership and guidance help us achieve our goals and their support and work on our behalf has helped us spread our wings and continue to grow! This winter, we welcomed five new members to the WINGS Board of Directors. We also … Read More

Major National SEL Report Released
Wednesday, January 16, 2019

From a Nation at Risk to a Nation at Hope Recommendations from the National Commission on Social, Emotional, & Academic Development   The Aspen Institute National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development released a major national report yesterday, From a Nation at Risk to a Nation at Hope, calling on all sectors of society … Read More

Partner Spotlight: Center for Schools and Communities
Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Spreading SEL, Together Professional Development and Technical Assistance   New this fall, WINGS has partnered with The Center for Schools and Communities to provide on-going professional development and technical assistance opportunities for the education agencies, community-based organizations, and state and local departments they serve. The Center’s mission is to help clients increase their knowledge, awareness, … Read More

Published!
Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Social and Emotional Learning in Out-of-School Time: Foundations and Futures WINGS Pens “Social and Emotional Learning in Elementary School” Chapter   Last year, WINGS was asked to contribute to an upcoming volume in Current Issues in Out-of-School Time as an expert on social emotional learning for elementary-aged students. Published last month, we’re thrilled to celebrate our role … Read More

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Jackson
Monday, November 26, 2018

Finding WINGS Written by: Jackson Averill, 16 years old We are so honored and moved by Jackson’s words, we just had to share them with you. Keep soaring, Jackson! As a child growing up in a privileged community, my sense of the scope of the world was somewhat limited. Until my mother started working for … Read More

“The students that go to WINGS are more socially-aware then other students.
They are also more engaged and more confident.”

– Mr. Smith, 2nd Grade Teacher