Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet High School
Public, Urban
Grades 9-12
Nashville, TN
Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
A Nashville high school focuses on using social and emotional learning to build strong relationships and a positive culture—and to improve academic outcomes.
Tom BergerRestorative Practices
In lieu of a more punitive approach, students use restorative practices to resolve conflicts and reflect on their behaviors.
Mental Health
De-escalation spaces allow students to leave stressful situations or interactions so they can process their emotions and then return to learning.
Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)
Get a peek at daily advisory meetings where students build both literacy and social and emotional learning skills in tight-knit groups.
Teacher Collaboration
Working in small teams, high school teachers offer each other support and feedback for improving in their work.
School Culture
A Nashville high school striving to close achievement gaps is relying on trauma-informed practices and social and emotional learning—and it’s getting results.