In a growing trend, some U.S. schools are introducing kindness classes into their curriculum, with the aim of fostering a more compassionate and empathetic student body. These unique programs, often taught by mental health professionals or counselors, focus on teaching children essential life skills such as active listening, conflict resolution, and self-awareness. By emphasizing the importance of kindness and self-acceptance, educators hope to create a more positive and supportive school environment, where students feel encouraged to be their authentic selves. As one student, who participated in a kindness class, shared, "It just makes me want to be a better person."
How some U.S. schools are teaching kindness classes: "Just makes me want to be a better person" CBS News
