with basic academic skills weaknening why would the school feel that they should focus on SEL. first of all they are not capable to do this effectively or appropriately. and division and racism are being worked into the SEL model. along with forced emotional awareness they are making sure to work in telling kids what each group is or isn't regardless. stick to the academics. i encourage you to actually read the proposed SEL and you will see how it works to shape children to further divide groups. school is for academics and not hidden agenda.