Our mission is to help students grow as readers, writers, and thinkers while they develop the social and emotional skills necessary to thrive. Founded in 1980, center for the collaborative classroom conducted seminal research on social development. (see SCH o) collaborative classroom has evolved into a partner for schools and is dedicated to transforming the school experience, developing students, and empowering teachers as they engage students. Center for the collaborative classroom is dedicated to students' growth as critical thinkers who learn from, care for, and respect one another.