Five Ways for Educators to Reset and Renew This Summer
The school year is almost over! These practices can help you recharge your batteries and get the most out of your summer break.
Six Ways to Help Kids Grow Their Creativity
Brené Brown and other experts share insights on how parents and teachers can foster children’s creativity while nourishing their own.
Can Americans Talk About Their History Without False Antagonism?
Americans think they disagree about their national history more than they actually do. How can we close that perception gap?
Can College Campuses Help Reduce Polarization?
Allison Briscoe-Smith explains why she's hopeful about bridging differences in our society—and what role colleges have to play.
How Educators Can Get Comfortable With Intellectual Humility
Explore several pathways to more humble, open-minded learning experiences—for yourself and your students.
Can Children’s Media Be Made to Look Like America?
Children's media is an important part of building a diverse society.
How Mindfulness Can Help Create Calmer Classrooms
In an Arizona school district, a mindfulness program has helped students manage their emotions, feel less stressed, and learn better.
The Case for Hope, With Rebecca Solnit (The Science of Happiness Podcast)
In the first episode in our series Climate, Hope and Science, we explore how embracing uncertainty enables us to move beyond climate anxiety…
Four Lessons from “Inside Out” to Discuss With Kids
The new Pixar film has moved viewers young and old to take a look inside their own minds.
Episode 95: How to Enjoy Life More With Michael Pollan
Bestselling author Michael Pollan tries to get more out of life by temporarily giving up one of his pleasures.
What Are the Best Ways to Prevent Bullying in Schools?
A new study identifies the most effective approaches to bullying prevention.
The Top 10 Insights from the “Science of a Meaningful Life” in 2021
Our team names the most provocative and influential findings published during this past year.
The Best Greater Good Articles of 2021
We round up the most-read Greater Good articles from the past year—and our editors pick the best of the rest.
A Different Way to Respond When Kids Do Something Wrong
Restorative practices—taking responsibility, making amends, and seeking forgiveness—are an alternative to strict punishments and blame.
What Is Life Like Now for the Pandemic Generation?
Challenge and crisis have shaped the lives of today's college students. Where do they go from here?
Four Character Strengths That Can Help Kids Learn
Research suggests that fostering character strengths can help children be better students.