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‘Kind Cougars’ urge classmates to persevere
Irving Middle School’s “Kind Cougars” are highlighting important character virtues in a series of “virtue of the month” videos to encourage classmates to be kind and thoughtful toward one another.
Wrestling camp offers lessons about character, life
Students at a private Philadelphia school are taking part in an annual wrestling camp that’s designed to help them perfect their character as much as their wrestling techniques.
Defining Character: What (Part 1)
How are America’s high schools helping to form their students’ moral character? It’s a question that implicitly raises another: What do we mean by character?
Using ‘growth mindset’ to learn from mistakes
Teachers in San Francisco schools are using a “growth mindset” approach to engaging students in math that encourages students to collaborate and embrace mistakes.
What My Urban Students Taught Me About Teaching
That time when my urban students demanded I get better until I deserved the chance to teach them
U.S. Navy renews focus on character development
The U.S. Navy is updating its leadership programs at the Naval War College with a keen focus on character and competence after a series of embarrassing ship collisions last year.
Students ditch digital devices to focus on conservation, communication, and community
Seventh-graders in Reedsburg, Wisconsin are learning what it’s like to leave technology behind to shift focus to nature, community, communication and socialization.
Teachers organization wants state’s school safety focus on restorative justice, not increased security
Kevin Hickerson, president of the Fairfax, Virginia teachers union, is urging state lawmakers to focus on restorative justice, rather than additional security measures, to keep students safe in schools.
High school teaches social emotional skills
Hinsdale High School District 86 in Illinois is showing high-schoolers how to identify and measure their emotions, in hopes that the social and emotional skills can help them balance life and focus in school.
24-year-old Olympic skater inspires all
Mirai Nagasu landed a triple axel in the Olympic figure skating team event, helping the U.S. team to win bronze. To get to the Olympics again, and to land one of her sport’s most difficult jumps, took Olympic effort and persistence.
Research: Children grow up “happier” if they are grateful
A growing body of research shows that teaching children true gratitude can have beneficial health effects, while also leading to stronger relationships with others.
“Kind Cougars” practice compassion
“Kind Cougars” are highlighting important character virtues in their “virtue of the month” videos.
