Research & KnowledgeEvent: September 4, 2026
Second Step reported results from a WestEd study involving over 10,000 elementary students in a large North Carolina school district showing significant improvements in self-management skills and a reduction in out-of-school suspensions for students who received the Second Step Elementary digital program.
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“In a recent WestEd study involving more than 10,000 elementary students in a large North Carolina school district, students who received the Second Step Elementary digital program showed significant improvements in self-management skills and a meaningful reduction in out-of-school suspensions.”
— Shannon Benson|Second Step team
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Second Step® programs help PreK–12 students strengthen human skills—like resilience, problem-solving, and collaboration—so they can thrive in school and in life.