Fostering Inclusivity and Empathy: The Crucial Role of Book Clubs
Amidst rising book bans, how can educators ensure their students have access to a rich tapestry of stories? Book clubs emerge as a beacon of hope.
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How Educators Can Respond to Book Banning
The tide of intolerance is rising, and once again the reactionary camp wants to throw literature on the pyre, at least metaphorically.
5 Ways to Incorporate Mindfulness with Your Students
Now is the perfect opportunity for teachers and students to develop consistent mindfulness practices, together.
Morbid Fascination in the Classroom: Engaging or Inappropriate?
Students often display a morbid curiosity that I feel I cannot ignore, but can I lean into it? Can I use this fascination in a way that engages students, but also humanizes them?
Supporting “Social Stamina” as In-Person Learning Returns
Classroom educators have a unique influence in helping students navigate not just the academic but also the social challenges of post-pandemic education.
A Lesson on Empathy: Refugees and the UN Rights of a Child
During our staff meeting that afternoon, my colleagues and I learned our school had six new students who were Syrian refugees.
The End of Discipline in the Classroom
The current thinking on discipline is preemptive, rather than reactive. Change how you run your classroom, experts suggest, and discipline issues will no longer be a problem.
Empathy: Turning the Forgotten into the Benchmark
Most people tend to assume that my students are capable of less-than-stellar academic performances because they have complicated lives outside school.
5 Ways to Teach Empathy for Children of All Ages
Many 21st century employers argue that empathy is at the heart of success. But how do we teach students to master a skill that’s rooted in emotion instead of fact?
Empathy: The Language of Emotion
Empathy—the ability to recognize and understand another person’s feelings—is an extremely important life skill.