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Matthew Wheeland
Matthew Wheeland is a student at the University of California, Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. His work has appeared in Alternet.org, PopMatters.com, and the San Francisco Chronicle, among other publications.
Stories by Matthew Wheeland
Book Review: Help for the Helper
Fall 2007By Babette Rothschild with Marjorie Rand
W. W. Norton & Company, 2006, 231 pages
Circles of Care
Fall 2007Before Alzheimer’s becomes a national crisis, new programs are trying to ease the pain and stress of caring for a loved one with the disease.
Book Review: Critical Lessons
Fall/Winter 2006-07By Nel Noddings
Cambridge University Press, 2006, 319 pages
Everyday Achievements
Fall/Winter 2005-06What’s the key to academic success for kids struggling in school, especially those coming from disadvantaged backgrounds?
Book Review: All Rise
Spring/Summer 2006By Robert W. Fuller
Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2006, 200 pages
Book Review: Leave No Child Behind
Spring/Summer 2005by James Comer
Yale University Press, 2004, 352 pages
Gaming the School System
Fall 2004Thanks to one program, students have found that resolving their differences can be all fun and games.
Altruism vs. Terrorism
Spring 2004Most...
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Four Ways Happiness Can Hurt You
May 3, 2012Can feeling good ever be bad? New research says yes—and points the way to a healthier, more balanced life.
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How to Foster Group Creativity
April 11, 2012In the second of a two-part conversation, Imagine author Jonah Lehrer explains how science can help teams become more creative.
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You’re Never Too Old to Build Emotional Intelligence
April 24, 2012A recent study suggests we can learn to regulate and manage our emotions even after we’re reached adulthood.
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Four Ways Happiness Can Hurt You
May 3, 2012Can feeling good ever be bad? New research says yes—and points the way to a healthier, more balanced life.
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Five Lessons in Human Goodness from “The Hunger Games”
April 18, 2012The plot of the new film sounds cynical. But it reveals a surprising amount about the science of human goodness.
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Lessons in Creativity from Caine’s Arcade
May 1, 2012The latest viral video sensation is more than a portrait of a cute and creative kid. It's a guide to how we can nurture kids' imagination.
Three Ways to Find Happiness on Facebook
May 21, 2012How to keep your child safe (and happy) online, Part 2
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