Last month I spoke to all the students about ways to practice empathy. Empathy is a skill to be learned just like reading or math facts. And since research shows that empathetic classrooms reduce bullying significantly, it is vital to our students’ wellbeing to...
With the launch of a one-to-one iPad initiative, our Technology Department labored long over the pros and cons and examined every facet of the implications of introducing iPads to our high school curriculum. As students and teachers have learned to integrate this new...
There’s a reason counselors are stereotyped as asking, “How do you feel about that?” – because identifying and understanding feelings is a key component of empathy. And empathy is at the foundation of the Golden Rule – Do unto others as...
The beginning of every school year brings questions and concerns about our child’s well-being – Will she make friends? Will other kids be mean to him? What if she’s bullied? Christian Academy does not tolerate bullying, and we strive to promote a culture of compassion...
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