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Video: The Focus on Social and Emotional Learning

At our 1/22 symposium on urban public education, Chris Coxon of Educate Texas led a discussion about social and emotional learning with Paul Cruz, superintendent of the Austin Independent School District; Eric Gordon, CEO of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District; Terry Grier, superintendent of the Houston Independent School District; and Airick West, member of the board of directors for Kansas City Public Schools.

By Evan SmithJan. 25, 2016, 5:43 p.m. CentralUpdated Jan. 25, 2016, 5:43 p.m. Central

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Video: The Focus on Social and Emotional Learning

by Evan Smith, The Texas Tribune
January 25, 2016

<h1>Video: The Focus on Social and Emotional Learning</h1>
<p class="byline">by Evan Smith, The Texas Tribune <br />January 25, 2016</p>

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<p><span>At our 1/22 symposium on urban public education, Chris Coxon of Educate Texas led a discussion about social and emotional learning with&nbsp;</span>Paul Cruz, superintendent of the Austin Independent School District;&nbsp;Eric Gordon, CEO of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District;&nbsp;Terry Grier, superintendent of the Houston Independent School District; and&nbsp;Airick West, member of the board of directors for Kansas City Public Schools.</p>
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Video: The Focus on Social and Emotional Learning

Evan Smith, The Texas Tribune
January 25, 2016

At our 1/22 symposium on urban public education, Chris Coxon of Educate Texas led a discussion about social and emotional learning with Paul Cruz, superintendent of the Austin Independent School District; Eric Gordon, CEO of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District; Terry Grier, superintendent of the Houston Independent School District; and Airick West, member of the board of directors for Kansas City Public Schools.

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