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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