Empathy is wired into our brains. We actually have cells in our brain called mirror neurons, which fire as if we are doing the same task as another person is doing, or feeling what they are feeling.

Nonprofit organization A Touch of Understanding is teaching empathy and inclusion to Northern California students through hands-on workshops about disabilities. IMPACT WITH A TOUCH OF UNDERSTANDING.

I recently had an encounter with other parents where it was difficult for some to understand what it’s like to parent a child with special needs. I realized we often receive sympathy, when we really ...

LONGVIEW — A Kelso teacher was recognized last week for her work helping students manage stress and become more empathetic, which in turn has shown to improve learning. Coweeman Middle School ...

For longtime Smith faculty member Katy Schneider, the start of a new semester is always unpredictable. “Every class is a living organism and I have to spend time taking the pulse,” says Schneider, who ...

Elly McCarthy is a teacher at Pacific Crest School, a Montessori school in Ballard. RadioActive’s McKenna Kilayko talked with Elly about practicing empathy-based communication and interaction in the ...

Principal Maria Arnold was reviewing Susanna Post's first year teaching at Belle Point Center, and Arnold just wanted to know one thing — how to spread the magic that Post had made in her classroom.

Did you know that teaching children empathy skills early in life can increase their confidence and help them better handle stressful situations? Empathy is critical to success throughout life and is a ...