Building Better Schools and Beyond: David Adams on SEL, Equity, and the Future of Public Education

In this episode of the CivilTalk Podcast, we sit down with David Adams, CEO of The Urban Assembly and a nationally recognized leader in SEL integration and educational equity. Together, we explore how schools can embed emotional intelligence into systems, support both students and teachers, and innovate in public education despite resource challenges.

David shares insights from his work leading the Resilient Scholars Program, contributing to CASEL, and co-authoring The Educator’s Practical Guide to Emotional Intelligence. Whether you're an educator, policymaker, or passionate citizen, this episode offers practical takeaways for building emotionally intelligent communities — starting with our schools.