A Teacher Reflects on Teaching Gratitude
Educator Stephen Leeper shares what he learned from gratitude journaling with his students.
How You Can Help Kids Be Good People Online
Character education might be the key to a better internet and help kids flourish online, suggests a team of researchers in the U.K.
How Campus Groups Can Help Latinos Succeed in College
Latino students thrive in college when we connect with our community and culture through sororities, fraternities, and other affinity groups.
I’m a Happiness Journalist, and Omicron Is Crushing Me
With the new surge in COVID-19, Jeremy Adam Smith is asking himself if happiness is possible right now.
Can We Be Hopeful and Courageous in the Face of Climate Change?
A teenager draws on the work of Martin Luther King Jr. for inspiration in the fight against climate change.
Our Favorite Books for Educators in 2021
Greater Good’s editors pick the most inspiring and informative education books.
How Four Deep Breaths Can Help Kids Calm Down
A new study shows that a one-minute breathing video helps reduce stress in kids' bodies.
Six Ways to Find Your Courage During Challenging Times
Courage doesn’t have to look dramatic or fearless. Sometimes it looks more like quiet perseverance.
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.
I’m a Happiness Journalist, and Omicron Is Crushing Me
With the new surge in COVID-19, Jeremy Adam Smith is asking himself if happiness is possible right now.
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.
Six Ways to Find Your Courage During Challenging Times
Courage doesn’t have to look dramatic or fearless. Sometimes it looks more like quiet perseverance.
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.