As the prolonged sunlight of summer days encourage play, we're reminded of the power creativity mixed with compassion -- unleashed in the stories below, from a how color affects student morale, a self-designed summer camp, and one school's inspiration from art on bathroom stalls! --Daniela

Aesthetics of Joy

"if the aesthetics of joy can be used to help us find more joy in the world around us, then couldn't they also be used to create more joy?" Ingrid Fetell chronicles research-backed insights on the relationship between color and joy, at school and beyond. Read Full Story »

Summer Camp With My Grandson

"The feeling that this is his camp, built around his interests, and that he is as responsible for designing it, is perhaps the key." An educator of 48+ years describes the creative delight in designing a summer camp for her grandson. Read Full Story »

Bathroom Stall Art

A crew of parents paint uplifting messages in student bathrooms, in efforts to share "love, kindness, and positivity" across Mary Moore Elementary's campus. Read Full Story »

'Be The Change' Idea

Channel your creative energy into an act of kindness. Post up an inspiring quote, surprise someone with flowers on their desk, or encourage a child's creative expression. [more]