Think Equal USA Inc.
Project Title
For implementation of Social Emotional Learning in early childhood in selected states as well as a pilot to train practitioners in out of school settings
Date
Sep. 11, 2025
Duration
24 months
Description
Think Equal is a global nonprofit founded in 2016 by acclaimed filmmaker and human rights advocate Leslee Udwin to promote Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) as a fundamental human right during the most formative years of life, ages 3–6. The organization partners with governments, teacher unions, and communities in 37 countries to deliver a neuroscience-based curriculum that fosters emotional literacy, self-regulation, empathy, and school readiness. With support from this Carnegie grant, Think Equal will expand its work in the United States through strategic partnerships with teacher unions. Planned activities include securing agreements with school districts, training Pre-K educators, and distributing high-quality classroom and home-based SEL materials. To increase accessibility, the program will also produce American Sign Language (ASL)versions of its storybooks and resources. Light-touch evaluation methods will guide implementation and ensure responsiveness to educator and family feedback. At its core, Think Equal equips young children with the social and emotional skills they need to thrive in school, in relationships, and as active participants in civic life.