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Breaking Barriers to SEL: Advancing Equity and Access in Underserved Communities

Breaking Barriers to SEL: Advancing Equity and Access in Underserved Communities
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Author(s): Kimberly Wilson (Wichita State University, USA)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 28
Source title: The Power of Social and Emotional Learning for Student Success
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Delarious O. Stewart (East Texas A&M University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-9790-9.ch008

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Abstract

This chapter examines systemic barriers that hinder equitable access to Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) programs in marginalized communities. It explores funding inequities, policy constraints, and cultural mismatches that limit SEL implementation in under-resourced schools. Through case studies and research, the chapter highlights how SEL, when effectively integrated with culturally responsive pedagogy and equity-driven policies, can reduce disparities and support student success. Strategies for overcoming these challenges, including policy advocacy, community engagement, and targeted resource allocation, are discussed to promote inclusive SEL initiatives.

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