Editor's Note: "I discovered that the law of Love could be best understood and learned through little children," Gandhi says on a visit with Maria Montessori. From research that links altruism with health in 4-year-olds, the power of finding common ground in the classroom, and Gandhi's insights on the wisdom of children-- the stories below can't help but reaffirm the power of teaching with love at the center. --Daniela

Research on the nature and nurture of altruism concludes that children as young as 4-years-old may reap better health from altruistic giving.

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A recent study sheds light on the power of a unifying perspectives in the classroom-- when teachers see similarities with students, grades improve.

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Dr. Maria Montessori met Gandhi in October 1931. Greeting her, Gandhi said, "We are members of the same family." To which she replied, "I bring you the greetings of children."

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Be The Change Idea

Practice finding common ground with young ones. See and interact with children and students as your teachers.