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Emotional Regulation for Teachers Dealing With Uncertainty

By Bridget Fetsko & Catherine Gewertz — July 21, 2020 1:07

Teachers across the country spent the spring contending with the stress and confusion of distance learning due to the coronavirus. Now they’re planning for the start of a new school year full of uncertainty. Marc Brackett, Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, shares his advice for emotional regulation.

Bridget Fetsko
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Bridget Fetsko is a former visuals intern for Education Week.
Catherine Gewertz was a writer for Education Week who covered national news and features.

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