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Fiction & Life: New Study Shows that Losing Yourself in a Character Impacts Action, Beliefs

Fiction & Life: New Study Shows that Losing Yourself in a Character Impacts Action, Beliefs

I am an English teacher, and a proud one at that. I write about STEM curriculum and special ed. because I think they are important, but my first love is, was, and always will be books. [...]

A Valentine’s Day Lesson in Empathy

A Valentine’s Day Lesson in Empathy

One of the big lessons that the stories here on CW try to emphasize is the importance of encouraging emotional intelligence as much as we encourage academic achievement throughout grades K-12. The idea is that being [...]

Before You Speak, Think: Lessons in Empathy for All Ages

Before You Speak, Think: Lessons in Empathy for All Ages

I was cruising a favorite DIY site this afternoon and I came across an amazing poster designed for classroom teachers. Its message was simple: Before You Speak, Think             T          –         Is it true?             [...]