"We have always been aware of this great truth: the final battle against intolerance is to be fought -- not in the chambers of any legislature -- but in the hearts of men." ~Dwight D. Eisenhower ibpaworld.org #justice #equity #inclusion

The Cyberbullying Research Center provides free, downloadable resources to equip educators as they help students grow in the skills and abilities to stay safe and responsible online. Learn more about this powerful resource: cyberbullying.org/category/res.... #BullyingPreventionMonth #EduSky

The Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) offers an evidence-based, comprehensive approach that can reduce bullying up to 40%. Learn more about OBPP here: www.olweusprogram.com. #bullying #bullyingprevention #bullyingpreventionmonth

The CDC categorized bullying as an Adverse Childhood Experience in 2019, acknowledging it among the most impactful traumatic experiences of childhood. Learn more here: www.cdc.gov/youth-violen.... #bullying #antibullying #BullyingPreventionMonth #EduSky

The website StopBullying.gov provides information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying. Learn more: www.stopbullying.gov/bullying/wha.... #bullying #antibullying #BullyingPreventionMonth #EduSky

October is Bullying Prevention Month. PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center provides high quality prevention resources for K-12 youth, families, and educators here: www.pacer.org/bullying/. #BullyingPrevention #Bullying #AntiBullying #EduSky

Our human nature is made out of peace, and peace is what we are made for. All troubles are in fact caused by the disruption of our original condition, which is both our origin and our destiny. ~Marco Respinti ibpaworld.org #Peace #humannature #humanity #destiny #EduSky

"The darkest night that ever fell upon the earth never hid the light, never put out the stars. It only made the stars more keenly, kindly glancing, as if in protest against the darkness." ~George Elliot ibpaworld.org #bethelight #bethechange #shine #EduSky

With more compassion, leaders inspire loyalty and foster more meaningful relationships in organizations. This piece from Harvard Business Review shares evidence-based ways to increase compassion: hbr.org/2023/02/lead.... #compassion #leadership #EduSky

What is compassion? Why is it important to practice compassion? How can we cultivate more compassion and self-compassion in our lives? The Greater Good Science Center explores compassion as a key to well-being from a science-based perspective: greatergood.berkeley.edu/topic/compas.... #EduSky

Compassion towards others and self-compassion lead to improved physical health, increased well-being, and less reported loneliness, according to research from UC San Diego. Read the full study here: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC.... #compassion #selfcompassion #EduSky

Educational leaders can use the power of compassion, curiosity, and change to navigate the constant barrage of competing interests and stressful dynamics. Edutopia shares ways to harness this power: www.edutopia.org/article/lead.... #compassion #curiosity #EduSky #change

Across the major world religions and philosophies, courage is among the 6 identified character strengths and virtues. Learn more about promoting and building courage from U Penn's Authentic Happiness initiative: www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/.../courage. #strengths #courage #educators #EduSky

"As long as poverty, injustice, and gross inequality persist in our world, none of us can truly rest." -Nelson Mandela ibpaworld.org #justice #equity #standup #speakout #bethechange #bethelight

All the greatest things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: Freedom; Justice; Duty; Mercy; Hope. ―Winston Churchill ibpaworld.org #freedom #hope #justice #duty #mercy

"Compassionate physicians demonstrate lower burnout rates and receive higher patient satisfaction scores." UVA's Wisdom & Wellbeing Program explores the power of compassion in patient care: www.medicalcenter.virginia.edu/wwp/positive.... #compassion #empathy #healthcare #bethechange

The social, emotional, and physical benefits for teens who volunteer include stronger ability to regulate, decreased risk for heart disease, and increased civic engagement. Read more via the Greater Good Science Center: greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item.... #volunteering #civicengagement #EduSky

"Empathy is a key part of being a responsible and helpful community member at school and elsewhere." The Making Caring Common Project explores strengthening school communities through empathy: mcc.gse.harvard.edu/resources-fo.... #empathy #compassion #community #EduSky #schools

"Leading from the ‘tragic gap’ between how we’d like things to be and how they are is tough but can be done with the right mindset." Edutopia highlights the power of compassion when leading during times of change: www.edutopia.org/article/lead.... #compassion #leadership #EduSky #bethechange

"In times of crisis and social unrest, compassionate leadership can unify us as human beings, like a glue that binds us together in times of unrest." Learn why compassion is more important for humanity than empathy via Forbes: www.forbes.com/sites/rasmus.... #compassion #humanity #empathy

"One of the goals of education should be to teach that life is precious." ~Abraham Maslow ibpaworld.org #lifeisprecious #bethechange #bethelight #EduSky

“If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” – Shirley Chisholm ibpaworld.org #bethechange #bethelight #betheone #bringafoldingchair #EduSky

"Communication opens doors, builds relationships, and accelerates personal and professional growth. You don’t need to shout — just show up...Silence, no matter how valuable, doesn’t get noticed unless it’s first heard," writes Sai Sony K. Read more: www.linkedin.com/pulse/commun.... #SpeakUp #ShowUp

Individuals suffering from illness and addiction are using their experiences to advocate for others, inspiring others to find new meaning and hope in their lives through service. Read more from the Greater Good Science Center: greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item.... #resilience #bethechange

Students who perceive their teachers as more receptive to students' ideas and concerns reflect higher levels of engagement, agency, attendance, and achievement, suggests research from Villanova U. Read more about the power of student voice: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC.... #studentvoice #EduSky

"Regular, intentional moments of reflection help build motivation and excitement for academic progress—while reminding students that learning is a journey worth celebrating." Learn more about celebrating progress from Edutopia: www.edutopia.org/video/how-ce.... #reflection #resilience #EduSky

When educators help students become knowledge builders rather than just knowledge consumers, they are helping students develop voice, a sense of agency, and critical thinking skills. Read more from ASCD: www.ascd.org/el/articles/.... #studentvoice #agency #criticalthinking #EduSky

“It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.” – Madeleine Albright ibpaworld.org #speakyourtruth #useyourvoice #speakout #speakup #bethechange #bethelight

“For the good of all, I say: Be careful, the brutality of the world must not be more powerful or attractive than love and friendship.” ~ Elie Wiesel ibpaworld.org #poweroflove #connection #bethechange #bethelight

"Diversity in the classroom is essential because it elevates teaching practices and students’ experiences to more meaningful teaching and learning." Read why diversity matters in schools from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards: www.nbpts.org/blog/2023/04.... #diversity #EduSky

People around the world see gender-balanced government as better for policy—and better for democracy, according to recent research highlighted by the Greater Good Science Center: greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item.... #genderbalance #inclusion #diversity #equity

Inclusive leadership goes beyond fostering uniqueness and strengthening belongingness. Read a review of the literature about this multi-level concept: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti.... #inclusion #leadership #connection #gratitude

We can create more inclusive environments for students from non-traditional family structures. Edutopia shares several ways to support this effort: www.edutopia.org/article/supp.... #inclusion #schoolconnection #students #belonging #EduSky @edutopia.org

"The scientific evidence in support of diversity, equity, and inclusion is very strong and suggests that they provide wide-ranging social benefits." The Greater Good Science Center gathered the evidence for fostering #equity and #diversity everywhere: greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item....

"The opposite of love is not hate, it's indifference. The opposite of art is not ugliness, it's indifference. The opposite of faith is not heresy, it's indifference. And the opposite of life is not death, it's indifference." ― Elie Wiesel ibpaworld.org #bethechange #betheone #standup #speakout

"Peace can only last where human rights are respected, where the people are fed, and where individuals and nations are free." ~The 14th Dalai Lama ibpaworld.org #peace #humanity #humanrights #freedom

What is giving you hope right now for the future of our society? The Greater Good Science Center asked researchers, non-profit leaders, and other expert to share what gives them hope: greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item.... #hope #community #commonground #bridges

"I don't know" is an important part of truthfulness and accuracy. Rebecca Solnit explains that getting facts is a form of love is this piece from the Greater Good Science Center: greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item.... #Truth #truthfulness #facts #accuracy

Federal funding cuts to research and development at universities and colleges cannot be compensated by contributions from private individuals, philanthropies, or foundations. Learn more about the impact via American Progress: www.americanprogress.org/article/mapp.... #highered #funding #EduSky

Teaching complete history helps to create thoughtful, informed citizens. PBS News Hour explores efforts to reshape US history: www.pbs.org/newshour/sho.... #teachinghistory #integrity #character #courage #EduSky

American educators continue to rally to defend truth in education. This piece from the NEA shares the some of the successful outcomes of these efforts: www.nea.org/nea-today/al.... #truthineducation #defendthetruth #truth #EduSky

“I concluded that if I could only nudge the world a little bit, maybe that would be enough. But nudging isn't enough.” -Jacqueline Novogratz ibpaworld.org #bethechange #bethelight #betheone

“They don’t understand that we will never be afraid, we will never hate, and we will never be silent, for life is ours!” ― Kamand Kojouri ibpaworld.org #courage #humanity #service #action #bethechange #bethelight

"Volunteering makes an immeasurable difference in people's lives. Your actions, big or small, can help others and benefit your health." Learn more about the health benefits of volunteering from the Mayo Clinic: www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-hea.... #service #action #community #humanity

"Engaging in community service through volunteering, mutual aid, or civic organizations strengthens personal well-being and supports the broader community." Volunteering bridges community needs and personal values. Via Greater Good Science Center: greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item.... #service

A solid body of research supports the impact of volunteering on individuals, from positive effects on general health and well-being and quality of life to pride, empowerment, and self-efficacy. Via Northumbria University: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC.... #service #community #humanity

Service learning and volunteering can be a powerful, transformative way to help children of all ages understand that they are valuable community members with the power to change their world. Via Edutopia (@edutopia.org): www.edutopia.org/article/scho.... #service #community #humanity

"Service brings us together. It bridges ideological differences, theological differences, economic differences. It focuses on our common humanity." Read more about the power of community service from Habitat for Humanity: www.habitat.org/stories/why-.... #service #humanity #bridgethedivide

“No voice is too soft when that voice speaks for others.” -Janna Cachola ibpaworld.org #liftyourvoice #speakout #speakup #community

"And at last you’ll know with surpassing certainty that only one thing is more frightening than speaking your truth. And that is not speaking." -Audre Lorde ibpaworld.org #SpeakYourTruth #betheone #bethechange #bethelight #EduSky