HOW DID Empathy BECOME THE Enemy?

Alvarez discusses the increasing attacks on social-emotional learning (SEL) in US schools. Critics have misrepresented SEL as a tool for indoctrination, leading to backlash from conservative groups. However, SEL is crucial for students' mental health, social skills, and academic success. It helps students develop empathy, problem-solving skills, and self-awareness. She highlights the importance of SEL in addressing the mental health crisis among students and creating a more inclusive and supportive learning environment.