{"id":81931,"date":"2025-11-14T14:14:57","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T20:14:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casel.org\/?post_type=blogposts&#038;p=81931"},"modified":"2025-11-14T14:14:59","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T20:14:59","slug":"exchange-keynote-wired-for-connection-the-impact-of-the-teacher-student-relationship-on-student-well-being","status":"publish","type":"blogposts","link":"https:\/\/casel.org\/blog\/exchange-keynote-wired-for-connection-the-impact-of-the-teacher-student-relationship-on-student-well-being\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Keynote\u2014Wired for Connection: The Impact of the Teacher-Student Relationship on Student Well-Being"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-points\"><strong>Key Points<\/strong><\/h2><a class=top href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CASEL kicks off the <em>Exchange<\/em>, a two-day virtual event coming <strong>February 18-19, 2026<\/strong>, with this insightful conversation featuring CASEL President and CEO Dr. Aaliyah A. Samuel and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oecd.org\/en\/about\/directorates\/directorate-for-education-and-skills\/andreas-schleicher.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Andreas Schleicher<\/a> from OECD.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their wide-ranging discussion explores the science behind motivation and connection and how emotional intelligence and the smart, ethical application of technology can fuel each student\u2019s journey to a successful future.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Want more? Be sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/casel.org\/events\/wired-for-connection-reimagining-engagement-in-a-digital-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">watch the full keynote webinar<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/selexchange.casel.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">register now<\/a> for the virtual <em>Exchange<\/em>, coming February 18-19, 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, <a href=\"https:\/\/selexchange.casel.org\/\">the <em>Exchange <\/em><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/selexchange.casel.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">is going virtual!<\/a> To ensure the many opportunities to learn and connect afforded by the <em>Exchange <\/em>are available to all, we\u2019ve shifted to an online format, which will be presented February 18-19, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recently offered this free webinar featuring our planned <em>Exchange <\/em>keynote speaker, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oecd.org\/en\/about\/directorates\/directorate-for-education-and-skills\/andreas-schleicher.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Andreas Schleicher<\/a> from OECD. He shared inspiring insights about creating connection in the classroom as we consider how to use technology to fuel each student\u2019s journey to a successful future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/casel.org\/events\/wired-for-connection-reimagining-engagement-in-a-digital-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">watch the full keynote webinar<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/selexchange.casel.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">register now<\/a> for the virtual <em>Exchange<\/em>, coming February 18-19, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>On Tuesday evening, I attended a webinar hosted by Dr. Aaliyah A. Samuel, President and CEO of CASEL. The keynote speaker was Dr. Andreas Schleicher, director for education and skills at the OECD. I have to say, it was one of the best, if not <em>the<\/em> best, webinars I have ever attended. I left feeling deeply inspired and reminded that my daily work with children truly matters.<\/p><cite>Attendee<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"our-favorite-moments\"><strong>Our Favorite Moments<\/strong><\/h2><a class=top href=\"#top\">Back to top<\/a>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Emotional connection is key to education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe title=\"Wired for Connection: The Impact of the Teacher-Student Relationship on Student Well-Being\" width=\"422\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/J5SS7WqmAL0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AI and the role of teachers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe title=\"Wired for Connection: The Teacher&#039;s Role in the Age of AI\" width=\"422\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z55S8cXh-9Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Education and cultural differences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe title=\"Wired for Connection: Cultural Differences in International SEL\" width=\"422\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8nclEQ6isuc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t miss the virtual <em>Exchange<\/em>, coming February 18-19, 2026. <a href=\"http:\/\/selexchange.casel.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register now<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The views in this blog are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of CASEL.<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Posts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Webinar recap: <a href=\"https:\/\/casel.org\/blog\/emotion-regulation-the-missing-key-to-future-readiness-from-classrooms-to-careers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emotion Regulation: The Missing Key to Future Readiness\u2014From Classrooms to Careers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Webinar recap: <a href=\"https:\/\/casel.org\/blog\/shaping-impactful-classrooms-for-a-changing-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shaping Impactful Classrooms for a Changing World<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Webinar recap: <a href=\"https:\/\/casel.org\/blog\/creating-systems-for-future-readiness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Creating Systems for Future Readiness<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/casel.org\/blog\/emotion-regulation-the-missing-key-to-future-readiness-from-classrooms-to-careers\/\"><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Write for Us<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you interested in writing for CASEL\u2019s blog, <em>Constellations<\/em>? <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1zSZFveKA8xsmlCADpfDP8t-y9emN0qswHQh1MnfmqBI\/edit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more<\/a> about what we\u2019re looking for and how to pitch your idea!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Points Back to top This year, the Exchange is going virtual! 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