{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#058 How to Teach Culturally Responsive SEL with Dr. Dawn Brooks DeCosta","description":"Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, and Dr. Dawn Brooks DeCosta, co-author of "The Change You Want to See" and Deputy Superintendent of Harlem Community School, as they explore how mindfulness, cultural responsiveness, and social-emotional learning (SEL) transform school communities. Drawing from her 30 years as an educator and leader in Harlem, Dr. DeCosta shares her personal journey and practical tools for creating schools where every student feels seen, heard, and valued. Some highlights: \u2022 How "The Change You Want to See" emerged from leading through the pandemic \u2022 What culturally responsive and affirming SEL looks like in practice \u2022 Building belonging through self-awareness, mindfulness, and connection \u2022 The power of consistent daily mindfulness in transforming school culture \u2022 How courageous leadership creates trust, inclusion, and collaboration \u2022 Practical advice for educators who fear \u201cgetting it wrong\u201d in cultural conversations \u2022 Three key steps to start a mindfulness and SEL practice in your school \u2022 Why belonging is the foundation for student and teacher success Find Dr. Dawn Brooks DeCosta here: Bluesky: @decostadawn.bsky.social  LinkedIn: linkedin.com\/in\/dawnd2  Instagram: @decostadawn Facebook: facebook.com\/share\/17SWiAftGZ\/?mibextid=wwXIfr Website: crasel.net EdWeek webinar: event.on24.com\/wcc\/r\/4958646\/4500AE53823221BC3B9545977E800930   \ud83e\uddd8\ud83c\udffd\u200d\u2642\ufe0f\ud83e\uddd8\u200d\u2640\ufe0f\ud83e\uddd8\ud83c\udfff\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Kids Yoga Stories, a mom-run and mom-operated business, was founded in 2012 by former classroom teacher and certified yoga instructor Giselle Shardlow. During her travels and time teaching grades kindergarten through fifth grade in Guatemala, Australia, Canada, and the United States, Giselle witnessed the need to address childhood illiteracy, obesity, and stress. She blended her passions of yoga, mindfulness, and education to create books, card decks, and educational resources to provide classroom teachers, school staff, coaches, and parents with the tools to bring yoga and mindfulness to children everywhere.   Connect with us: Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kidsyogastories  Website: https:\/\/www.kidsyogastories.com\/ Shop: https:\/\/shop.kidsyogastories.com\/ ","author_name":"The Kids Wellness Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.kidsyogastories.com","html":"