IT’S A SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING CURRICULUM ROOTED IN HIP HOP CULTURE AND STORYTELLING. FOR GRADES SIX THROUGH 12. FOUNDED BY FORMER COMMODORE JOHN RODGERS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL JAMILA SAMS.

"Learning flows out of an activity they chose, that they’re enjoying and that’s just right for their age and stage," Parlakian says. Our list of the best social-emotional toys includes winners ...