It is now more important than ever to teach students the power of empathy. The majority of students in the U.S. education system are now students of color. As classrooms become more diverse, we must be prepared to teach students how to interact and care for one another. Let’s not wait for marches and demonstrations to build along lines of differences, let’s start in each classroom.
Creating an empathetic space has allowed my students to take risks, challenge themselves and fully participate in the messy process of learning. Our classrooms should be empathetic spaces if our goal is to fully optimize each child’s learning potential.
Social and emotional wellness is too often left out of the conversation on student achievement. Without a sense of safety in a classroom, we cannot reach our most vulnerable students.
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