We’ve made several updates to Second Step High School based on educator feedback and classroom needs. Our goal is simple: to help educators, leaders, and districts support the development of human skills in real classrooms—without adding stress, extra tools, or steep learning curves. Every update this year is designed to remove barriers so it’s easier for you to make a difference. Below, you’ll find a summary of what’s new for the 2025–26 school year.
High School Program Updates
What’s new for high school educators?
- Nine new student activities so that all activities across all grades and collections are unique
- Nine alternate educator practices and nine alternate schoolwide practices for Pathways 2–4, offering flexible options for various classroom needs
- These practices will be available to mark as done in June and will be included in reporting later in the year.
Why this matters: Flexibility ensures educators can meet school needs while maintaining meaningful practice for students.
How is the high school Practice tab being updated?
The Practice tab will include 48 new intro videos and simplified text to support faster implementation.
Why this matters: These updates help educators quickly understand and deliver practices consistently.
Are there new materials to support the classroom environment?
Yes, we’re releasing six new high school posters designed to reinforce key concepts and support a positive classroom culture.
Why this matters: Visual cues help students internalize human skills and create consistency across learning environments.
What updates are coming to educator and schoolwide practices?
- The 12 schoolwide practices and 12 educator practices for Pathways 1 and 2 will receive updates for better guidance and usability.
Why this matters: These enhancements support whole-school alignment and make it easier to embed human skills instruction into daily routines.
2025–26 General Program Updates for Second Step® K–12 Digital Programs