A study involving 900 students in six countries found that a short program of empathy lessons led to measurable, positive changes in their conduct, emotional awareness and curiosity about different ...

For longtime Smith faculty member Katy Schneider, the start of a new semester is always unpredictable. “Every class is a living organism and I have to spend time taking the pulse,” says Schneider, who ...

Empathy is wired into our brains. We actually have cells in our brain called mirror neurons, which fire as if we are doing the same task as another person is doing, or feeling what they are feeling.

In one of my Advanced Placement classes in 2018, a freshman raised his hand to ask about the declining birthrates of white people in the United States. This occurred during a discussion about the ...

SEEKONK, Mass. (WPRI) — Inside George R. Martin Elementary School in Seekonk is an entire hallway dedicated to Small But Strong, and the many children who define those powerful words. WPRI anchor ...

Indoctrination. Critical race theory. Diversity, equity and inclusion. Gender ideology. These are all political catch words you have probably heard of recently that have made their way into classrooms ...

The approaches and tools that emerged during the pandemic could help lay the groundwork for a new driver of academic success, writes Lisa J. Anderson. A finding from a report that I and a co-author ...

We're often reminded that things aren't always what they appear to be, and that was the case at UT Arlington with a large group of fifth graders from Mansfield Independent School District gathered in ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Across the country each day, 25 ...

Every educator who teaches diversity might find this familiar. You mention "diversity, equity and inclusion" and the class responds in many different ways—some students are curious, others reflective, ...