The “C” of the New ABCs
Connectedness
Resources for engaging in meaningful activities with supportive adults and peers where all are seen, heard, and valued.
Videos
Deep Listening
This 8-minute video from Otto Scharmer, co-founder of MIT’s Sloan School of Management Presencing Institute describes four levels of listening and why listening is essential to connectedness.
The Power & Science of Social Connection
Emma Seppälä’s areas of expertise are health psychology, well-being, and resilience. She conducts research, writes and speaks about the science of happiness, social connection, and compassion.
Online Resources
A Call to Connection: Rediscovering the Transformative Power of Relationships
A set of accessible and adaptable ideas on the “how”and “why” of human connection.
A podcast hosted by Robert Balfanz,
director of the Everyone Graduates Center.
Conversations with leaders in education from around the country on bold new ideas and research-based strategies for redesigning American education to more effectively engage all students and equip them for the challenges of today’s workplace and world.