Countless schools across the nation strive to make character a feature of education. Whether through classes on social-emotional learning, mindfulness exercises or reminders about the virtues of gratitude, thousands of students are exposed to messages that deplore cheating and bullying and celebrate kindness and consideration. In spite of the lecturing, however, 51 percent of high school kids owned up to cheating on exams, according to the Josephson Institute. Another 62 percentbelieve that teachers value academic achievement over kindness to others. Read more from Mindshift.
The Educational Landscape: Embracing Inclusion in a Changing System
Education in the United States is undergoing profound shifts, shaped by evolving policies, funding priorities, and...
