Teaching kids to open their hearts: Part Two
In Part Two of Children Full of Life, Mr. Kanamori confronts his students about bullying. Finally, it is through their letter writing that the children take responsibility for their mistakes. “I...
View ArticleBudget cuts don’t have to ruin summer
Drastic reductions in public funding for summer school and summer job programs mean summer break is broke for thousands of kids across the country. The Associated Press reports that New York City has...
View ArticleCara-what?
An easy and reliable gadget to keep keys safe and in one place, our carabiner has the same gate mechanism as the heavy-duty ones used for mountain climbing and ropes safety. Ours aren’t designed for...
View ArticlePhotographer stands up to bullies
Jennifer McKendrick, a photographer from Indiana County, PA, became a Facebook celebrity in August when she refused to photograph school bullies for their senior portraits. The Huffington Post reports...
View ArticleFwd: Say something nice
Thanks to Improv Everywhere for the reminder that saying nice things to people is… nice:
View ArticleDoonesbury Does CC! Week: Installment #5
Next up, the Pillar of Caring. Is Uncle Duke equal to the task? Here are the rest of the installments in Doonesbury’s CC! Week strip: Installment #1 Installment #2 Installment #3 Installment #4...
View ArticleSpecial-needs students and their schoolmates model respect and caring
Every Monday afternoon at Burke Middle School in Pico Rivera, California, something special happens in the library. Seventh and 8th graders from a mainstream class gather together with students who...
View ArticleHow to feed more people with your food drive
It’s the holiday season, and that means holiday food drives. All over the country, schools, churches, and other organizations hold drives to collect non-perishable foodstuffs for food pantries to feed...
View ArticleStudent’s Blog Leads to Better School Meals Around the World
It’s said an image is worth a thousand words. But, in the age of social media, certain images of unappealing school meals can be worth millions of page views and a chance to make a difference. For...
View ArticleFeatured Lesson Plan: A Gift of Gratitude
This holiday season, make sure caring and gratitude trump consumerism and greed. It’s the perfect time to review the Pillar of Caring and talk about showing gratitude to friends and family. Not all...
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