education

Growing Empathy, Child by Child

You’re never too young to be a teacher.

"What's Wrong With Kids Today?" Is the Wrong Question

by Craig and Marc Kielburger, co-founders, Free the Children

Halifax girl is allegedly raped by four of her classmates, and her peers use social media to spread a photo of the incident throughout her high school. Haunted by the pain and humiliation, she ends her life.

13 Ways to Boost Resilience in Young Children

Whether we are born with a certain amount of resilience or build upon life experiences, we can all agree that it is extremely valuable. Dr. Wittenberg offers practical suggestions for boosting resilience in children.  ~Dr. Barbara Kerr, Compassionate Action Network International, education volunteer

by Dr. Heather Wittenberg

The Child-Driven Education

How Louisville, KY-USA Works to Build Compassionate Schools

Surrounded by school students of all ages, Louisville educators and city officials today celebrated the launching of “Youth Engaging Compassion”, a program to introduce, support and educate Louisville's youth to the values of compassion and guide them in putting compassion into action. The program launch was at the Muhammad Ali Center, a partner in the project along with Jefferson County Public Schools, the Archdiocese of Louisville, Metro Government and other independent schools and organizations.

Successful Education Models and Organizations

The World Mural 16x24 feet original was collaboratively created by child artists from 50 counties on the National Mall in Washington DC. Mural creation is a peace educational component of the international children’s celebration organized every four years by the International Child Art Foundation. The mural, symbolic of collaborative creativity of the world’s children, depicts their visions of the world in the new millennium.

Teaching Empathy and Compassion Can Transform the World

Can we be taught to care more about our fellow humans? Christina Patterson joins the scientists and thinkers who believe a true understanding of empathy could transform the world we live in

by Christiana Patterson

Preschool through Grade Five

This list was compiled with help from Ilene Cooper, Children's Books Editor at Booklist Magazine, http://booklistonline.com/

Cooper, Ilene.  Illustration by Gabi Swiatkowska.  The Golden Rule (Harry N. Abrams, 2007).

Teaching Emotions: A Different Approach to Ending School Violence

A growing network of programs is teaching kids how to understand and express their emotions. Among their results: decreased aggression and violence.

Creating a Peace Incentive

by Meg Lane

The path to peace is fostered through ‘education and learning.'

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