Christmas was approaching so Rick Hollering, executive director of the Youth Services Alliance, brought a gift to his class at The Academy. Hollering had been visiting The Academy, a school within the ...

Youth mental health has worsened significantly over the past decade, but new interventions that teach positive psychology concepts in school may help. MORE HEALTH Philly has become more inclusive to ...

Part 8 of a series in which I gather insights from leadership, diversity, and wellness experts. Positive thinking isn't just about looking on the bright side. It's a powerful tool that can ...

When I first began focusing on the development of student critical thinking skills in the early 1990s, I discussed ideas for a research project with the partner of a CPA firm. I recall being quite ...

Out of all the skills today’s students need to develop, critical thinking is perhaps the most important. Critical thinking not only helps students make stronger connections to information they learn ...