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How some U.S. schools are teaching kindness classes

How some U.S. schools are teaching kindness classes

Summary

Some U.S. schools are teaching kindness classes using a program called Kindness 101. This program uses real stories and is free for teachers to help students learn kindness and good character.

Key Facts

  • Kindness 101 uses stories from CBS News' "On the Road" series to teach kindness.
  • The lesson plans come from a nonprofit called Character Counts! at Drake University in Iowa.
  • Over 100,000 teachers have used Kindness 101 lessons worldwide.
  • The lessons are free and available online at Kindness101.com.
  • Neil Lahammer, a third grade teacher in Minnesota, started a Kindness Club that encourages students to do good deeds weekly.
  • Lahammer was named the first Kindness 101 National Teacher of the Year.
  • The program aims to help students develop kindness and positive character traits in school.
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