What role do we play in teaching how to live a meaningful life? As the school year inches into view, these stories take a moment to reconsider what we prioritize in the classroom-- from Harvard students' requests for a reflective seminar, to research that rethinks student success, to the power of circle among at-risk youth in Mumbai. --Daniela

How To Live Wisely

When Richard Light asked his Harvard students to share one thing they'd change on campus, he noted that, in recent years, the answers have shifted towards learning how to live wisely. Read Full Story »

Should Student Success Include Happiness?

How does learning to cultivate a happy and meaningful life fit into education? And even more importantly, how do we teach it? These 3 research-backed methods offer a start. Read Full Story »

13 Boys and the Power of Circles

"When we give children a safe space, the freedom to dream and to take responsibility, they will surprise you beyond your imagination." Read Full Story »

'Be The Change' Idea

Hold space for reflection. Block out time to journal, host a circle of sharing, or simply sit in silence.