How does empathy increase trust, belonging, and engagement in schools? This October, join our Greater Good Educators Community of Practice to explore how moving beyond our own points of view can foster greater caring and connection in schools. bit.ly/cultivatinge... #EduSky

Today's the day! Join us for a thought-provoking conversation about cultivating honesty and integrity in schools with Arthur Schwartz (Character.org) and Margaret Golden of GGSC. Free on Zoom! 3:30 pm (pt) / 6:30 pm (et) ➡️ bit.ly/honesty25 #EduSky #AcademicSky

Our monthly Happiness Calendar for Educators is a day-by-day guide to well-being. This months, find daily tips help you connect to your sense of purpose in work and life. Download the clickable calendar with daily tips here: greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item... #EduSky 🤗

Happening now! #EduSky #AcademicSky

"One caveat is to beware of what Brooks calls 'boomerasking': posing a question simply because you want to answer it yourself, like “How was your weekend?” when you have an amazing Saturday-night story to tell." Here are a few fun practices for asking deeper questions... ⬇️

🌱 "Belonging to a community with a shared identity is one of the most effective ways to foster deep, meaningful connections. A shared identity fosters deeper trust, emotional safety, and, crucially, a deep sense of belonging." greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...

How do truth and honesty feel in the body? Here's a new practice to try with students: ggie.berkeley.edu/practice/tun... #EduSky #AcademicSky

Fascinating! (And if you're interested in exploring your purpose and inspiring students in discovering more meaning and purpose in the classroom, join our September community of practice: bit.ly/ggepurpose) #EduSky greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...

We all use the word forgiveness. Yet, what if I told you that a research study found that a majority of people who were asked what forgiveness is actually misunderstood it? #EduSky

How do we foster honesty, integrity, & moral courage in our schools? Join us in an inspiring conversation with Arthur Schwartz of Character.org & Margaret Golden of @greatergoodmag.bsky.social. Free! Made for educators, open to all. Register here: bit.ly/integrityinedu

Small gestures such as eye contact or a smile, even from a stranger, can foster feelings of connection by signaling that our existence matters. Republished by @greatergoodedu.bsky.social:

Excited to introduce the 23 recipients of our 2025 Love Grants! They're telling powerful nonfiction stories about love, compassion, connection, and beyond. Learn more and follow their work: tinyurl.com/ggsclovegrant

"Equality is giving everyone a shoe. Equity is giving everyone a shoe that fits." Sharing a new practice up on Greater Good in Education that may help in exploring the complexity of fairness with pre-K and elementary students: ggie.berkeley.edu/practice/is-... #EduSky

Empathy is a complex skill to learn and put into practice. We talked with middle schoolers about what it means to them. greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item... #EduSky

Education leader Dr. Maurice Elias offers six practical ways to encourage students to move beyond hate when encountering others who are different from them: casel.org/blog/6-ways-... #EduSky

"When kids are curious, they are more motivated to learn and more adept at retaining information." @deborahfarmerkris.bsky.social via via @mindshift-kqed.bsky.social www.kqed.org/mindshift/65...

Explore love as a lens for understanding the good, messy, and deeply human parts of ourselves. Join our June community meeting with Dr. Shamari Reid. Free! Register on Zoom: bit.ly/humanswhoteach Made for educators, open to all. #EduSky #AcademicSky #booksky

Many educators feel caught in a bind: They want to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students and foster inclusivity but fear pushback for engaging with topics some consider “controversial.” greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item... #EduSky

Let’s build kinder, happier schools where everyone belongs! Be inspired and supported during a new, year-long virtual community of practice program with educators around the world! 🌍 Here are three themes we will be exploring. Thanks to @grantdraws.bsky.social for the amazing illustrations! #EduSky

By encouraging connectedness and valuable friendships in schools, educators can help improve children’s sense of self-worth. @greatergoodedu.bsky.social greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...

We're gathering now on Zoom with our friend John Muir Laws and the Wild Wonder Foundation to connect with nature and explore the power of nature journaling. 🌿 bit.ly/letsconnectwithnature #EduSky

Some studies show that only teaching about the negative consequences of lying may not be as effective as also teaching about the positive consequences of honesty. Here's a new, free practice on GGIE that focuses on a holistic view of honesty and lying: ggie.berkeley.edu/practice/tru... #edusky

Our monthly Happiness Calendar for Educators is a day-by-day guide to well-being. This month, we hope it helps you reconnect with the natural world and inspire wonder in your school community. 🌿 Download the clickable calendar with daily tips here: greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item... #EduSky 🤗

"When children learn how to actively experience and appreciate awe-inspiring moments, they begin to think beyond themselves, leading to enhanced cognitive flexibility and curiosity." @greatergoodedu.bsky.social greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...

Happening now! Join our monthly community meeting on Zoom. We're exploring ‘ways of being’ that help us navigate conflict and change in our schools and classrooms with these three amazing guests from The Being Institute. Free! Made for educators, open to all: bit.ly/fromchalleng... #EduSky

Check-ins. Thunder and Lightning Rounds. Appreciative Inquiry. Monologues. Here are a few ideas for practicing relational mindfulness in the classroom, and I’d love to learn: What works for you?https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/how_to_teach_mindfulness_in_a_more_social_way #EduSky

Curious about our monthly community meetings for educators? Here's a clip from our meeting last month with Parker Palmer: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DWD... #EduSky

Emphasizing a hopeful mindset over a cynical one is an empirically wiser parenting choice, argues Jamil Zaki, director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Lab. www.kqed.org/mindshift/64...

This month, foster greater courage in your school or classroom with daily tips from Greater Good Science Center. greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item... #EduSky

Ultimately, digital well-being is a journey. It is not a checklist that,once completed,means you are fulfilled. @greatergoodedu.bsky.social It's time for a digital detox! 30 days of no social media. Turning it off! Four Tips for a Successful Digital Detox greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...

Courage helps students navigate social, emotional, and academic challenges and emboldens them to use their voices. For research-based ways to foster courage from the Greater Good in Education: ggie.berkeley.edu/student-well.... #courage #EduSky @greatergoodedu.bsky.social

As schools navigate rising stress among students and staff, some educators are turning to a simple yet powerful solution: kindness. greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item... #EduSky

Happening now! Join our conversation with Parker J. Palmer on about teaching in today’s complex and divided world. Our zoom room is full, so we are livestreaming on YouTube. Here's the link: www.youtube.com/live/b7Ac3Y6... #EduSky #AcademicSky #BookSky

Favorite books you've read this year? Looking for recommendations to add to the ever-growing tbr pile... 💙📚 :-)

"Through this journaling practice, children learn that they aren’t separate from nature—they’re part of it. Their journals become windows into empathy, compassion, and responsibility for the life around them." 🌿 greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...

Despite the prevalence of infant co-sleeping in other parts of the world, it remains a controversial practice in Western society. @greatergoodedu.bsky.social Are Humans Meant to Share Beds? greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...

What If SEL Were About Making the World a Better Place? greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item... #EduSky

Be part of a community of educators committed to making a difference during challenging times! Join us in an inspiring conversation about teaching in today’s complex, divided world with the legendary Parker J. Palmer. Free! Space limited. #EduSky #booksky ggie.berkeley.edu/event/teachi...

Something to think about, hold onto, nurture, share, encourage. #kidsaregreat #greatergood @greatergoodedu.bsky.social greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...

Hello #EduSky! We are happy to be here, posting from the education team at UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center. We are interested in prosocial education and supporting educators in building kinder, happier schools where everyone belongs. We'd love to meet more educators here! 💙

Greater Good Science Center is now accepting proposals from journalists and nonfiction media producers for grants of between $5,000 and $50,000 to report and produce stories on love. ❤️ To apply for funding, applicants must submit their proposal by March 24, 2025. tinyurl.com/ggsclove%E2%...

What are some education books you're looking forward to reading this year? 📚 We shared a few of our favorite books for educators that came out in 2024 and are looking for inspiration for 2025! greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item... #EduThreads

““ #Probability is a calculation, #possibility a vision, desire a wish, and #optimism a predisposition,” writes Miller. “ #Trust is more like a decision, a risky choice to entrust your #wellbeing to the safekeeping of another.””: https://buff.ly/4doOCat via @greatergoodedu.bsky.social

Our monthly Happiness Calendar for Educators is a day-by-day guide to building kinder, happier schools where everyone belongs. This month, foster connection and understanding in your school with daily tips from the Greater Good Science Center. greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...

Join UC Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center for a free community meeting for educators! Explore the science of compassionate listening and bridging differences to find connection and our shared identity in divided times. 🌎 ggie.berkeley.edu/event/we-bel... #edusky

Excited to see "Why Theatre Education Matters" was selected as one of Greater Good’s Favorite Books for Educators of 2024! The other books on this list are incredible and super inspiring. Full list: bit.ly/favebooksforedu2024 Thank you, @greatergoodedu.bsky.social for the honor!

Our education team's picks of some of the most thought-provoking, practical, and inspirational education books of the year. Hope they support, challenge, and inspire you! 📚 #edusky greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...

Empathy is not a fluffy nice-to-have but a radical force for social change. Check out The Six Habits of Highly Empathic People, one of the most popular articles from my archive, based on my book Empathy. @greatergoodedu.bsky.social greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item...

#EduSky We are meeting on Monday to talk about forgiveness, restorative practice, and work toward healing. Free! Join here: ggie.berkeley.edu/event/being-...

It's been awhile since we posted here! Saying hello from our education team. 👋 We study the science of social-emotional learning, mindfulness, ethical development, mindsets, purpose, and related topics—and help educators apply those insights to build kinder, happier schools. #edusky