\u201cEmotional outbursts are far from the state of deprivation and mindset of a gun-shooter\/violence perpetrator. They have gone “beyond”, to speak, the mere “emotional outburst” part of their expression. It is a denial of self, a rejection of the ability to express themselves, a denial of the ability even to feed themselves at times. Hence, it is a systemic issue with sociopolitical and heavy economic ties.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI don\u2019t think it (SEL) holds priority in the US.\u201d<\/em>, one educator mentions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI don\u2019t believe we (teachers) have enough time to teach SEL effectively and still teach our regular curriculum. There needs to be allotted time in the day; just like there is time in the schedule for math and reading.\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Curriculum developer Catherine H further notes,<\/p>\n\n\n\n