Respect + Empathy
Michaela Weinstein was a freshman when she decided to take action.
The barrage of racist messages at California’s Albany High School – scrawled in hallways and on text books, along with attacks on social media – convinced her the only way to change the situation was through a cultural shift, led by students.
Research shows students’ sense of belonging in schools is critical
A recent report by the Australian Council for Educational Research highlights what many educators have observed themselves: certain students lack a sense of belonging, and it impact their success in school.
CA high school inducts alumni into ‘Hall of Fame’ to highlight work helping others
A California high school is honoring alumni who are making a positive impact in their communities by inducting them into a Hall of Fame as role models students can look up to.
“Robot apocalypse” could affect character education
A series of reports by Education Week is highlighting how automation and a possible “robot apocalypse” could impact the way schools educate students for the future, and how the outcome of many of the moral dilemmas that await the next generation will depend on how well schools instill good character.
Student explains how her Christian faith supports strong character
Dinuba High School student Audrey Menard is will-known for her outstanding character, and she isn’t shy about explaining what drives her to stay kind and positive through life’s challenges.
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.
Eva Moskowitz on “Why schools should teach moral character”
Our Success Academy schools rank in the top 1% of all New York State schools. But we believe our students’ academic accomplishments are nothing if they do not also possess strong moral character.
‘Roots of Empathy’ brings babies into classrooms to help students understand emotions
Educator and author Mary Gordon believes babies are the “Roots of Empathy,” and her nonprofit by that name is reducing bad behaviors in classrooms across the globe, with help from those who can’t help themselves.
Student’s senior project connects personal story of hope with others struggling to overcome
Journey Smith’s Grade 12 project at British Columbia’s Whistler Waldorf School is making a big impact, both on those involved in “Hope The Documentary,” and the 18-year-old herself.
