Dr. Schonert-Reichl has received this distinction from the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning, CASEL (casel.org) in recognition of her leadership in the field of Social and Emotional Learning.
CASEL’s Distinguished Scholar Awards are presented to researchers in distinct phases of their careers for their achievements in advancing research and practice in the field of Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). CASEL is the nation’s leading organization advancing the development of academic, social and emotional competence for all students. Their mission is to help make evidence-based SEL an integral part of education from preschool through high school. Through research, practice and policy, CASEL collaborates to ensure all students become knowledgeable, responsible, caring and contributing members of society.