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As AI becomes ubiquitous, students are asking what matters most right now. Educators need to respond.

Even when certain words or topics are prohibited by the state, educators can still cultivate students’ motivation and skills to recognize, analyze, and challenge injustice.

Finalists for Teacher of the Year give tips on keeping your sanity and enthusiasm in the classroom.

What is immigration enforcement doing to kids and families? And what can schools do to protect their students’ mental health and physical safety?

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In the face of the burnout and disconnection that both students and teachers are experiencing, being able to laugh and smile is essential.

In the face of the burnout and disconnection that both students and teachers are experiencing, being able to laugh and smile is essential.

Join the Greater Good Educators Program at UC Berkeley! Our monthly Communities of Practice are designed to help you care for yourself—and the students, colleagues, and friends who care for and who d...

Research indicates that a variety of different social behaviors help prevent loneliness and foster a sense of community and belonging.

A new study suggests that even across cultures, there is a lot of similarity in where humans find purpose in life and how it brings us fulfillment.

If we all gave each other a little more of our attention in public, we might feel less lonely and more connected.

Empathy is a complex skill to learn and put into practice. We talked with middle schoolers about what it means to them.

Key Points Back to top Regardless of what might be going on in the wider world, schools must strive to be places where understanding is elevated and hate is minimized. We know children cannot learn ef...

Being in awe of something can prime kids for learning new things.

SEL helps children build empathy, self-awareness, and the ability to navigate difference with compassion.

Small practices, repeated regularly and with intentionality, can help students feel a sense of belonging at school.

What happens when we slow down, observe the natural world around us, and put pencil to paper? This month, the Greater Good Science Center invites you to discover the power of nature journaling—an insp...

Educators are finding ways to help their students experience the mental and physical health benefits of awe.

Relational mindfulness practices help students cultivate awareness and connect with each other to facilitate learning and belonging.

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Kids are well primed to absorb their parents' emotions, which is why having adults practice hopefulness can help kids realize their best selves and develop an accurate worldview.

This month, foster courage in your community with daily tips from Greater Good Science Center.

These strategies can help you when you want to take a planned break from screen time or social media.

A high school student is trying to decide whether to represent her school in a math competition. She’s worried about embarrassing herself if she is not able to solve a problem. She’s afraid of…

As schools navigate rising stress among students and staff, some educators are turning to a simple yet powerful solution: kindness.

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A place-based educator in California invites his students to spend time in, observe, and document the wild nature around them.

Here's what research says about the benefits and drawbacks of sleeping alongside your kids and partners.

To help solve the world's collective challenges, students need social-emotional learning programs that go beyond the individual.