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Evanston districts report declines in disciplinary incidents and higher student engagement after SEL work and phone limits
Summary
Presenters from ETHS and District 65 said social‑emotional learning work, tiered supports and a Bell‑to‑Bell no‑cell policy at the high school corresponded with higher teacher reports of engagement and drops in behavior incidents and harassment.
District 65 and ETHS staff presented aligned social‑emotional learning (SEL) approaches, data from universal screeners and early outcomes from new high‑school practices at the joint meeting.
Dr. Tayah Kinsey, assistant superintendent/principal at ETHS, and Brian Harris, manager of culture and climate for District 65, described SEL professional learning, restorative practices training and multi‑tiered systems of support (MTSS) being implemented across K–12. They said schools are expanding…
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