Articles

Can kindness be taught? Scientists say yes.

Trauma shows many faces. Schools that recognize them can be places of healing.

Josh is annoyed with his grumpy neighbor, until a family member helps him find compassion.

Help your students travel through time with primary sources from the Library of Congress.

When this teacher assigned her students to debate a topic, they learned more than effective argumentation—they learned how to consider the perspectives of others.

How can educators and school leaders close the achievement gap for African-American girls?

A new educator mentor shares strategies for building a culturally and linguistically responsive practice.

Empathy and caring need to be nurtured through direct involvement in meaningful activities. Involving children in the care of plants and animals is an excellent way to do this.

In the event of a tragedy, teachers can make powerful connections with students and families by showing they care.

One way to encourage young people to be concerned about the common good is to teach them about “the commons.”