When challenging student behavior arises, the instinct in many schools is to turn to discipline: assigning detention, suspension, or removal from class. But John Gasko, chief well-being officer at ...

I have personally witnessed how our schools can improve both the minds and the hearts of our students. While academic achievement should remain a central focus in public education, it is time to ...

At the United States Military Academy at West Point, our object is not only to teach cadets to be tactically skilled officers, but also to develop character—the constellation of psychological ...

This academic year, the University of Delaware (UD) has taken bold steps to coordinate character development across its undergraduate experience. With support from the Educating Character Initiative ...

There has been increasing interest in flourishing as an aim of education. Some of this likely arises from the experiences that many students have of a teacher or mentor who profoundly shapes their ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. A primary concern among most of us is wanting the best for ...

The best books for sixth graders do more than just tell a story; they reflect back the reader’s changing sense of self, which is so different from their own. Whether it’s a time-traveling adventure, a ...