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 ...

Achievement discrepancies among U.S. students remain persistent and troubling–despite decades of targeted interventions and whole-school improvement programs. To make real gains, teachers need to ...

Negative thinking considers the weaknesses of human nature, the disadvantages of change, and how things can go wrong. Positive thinking considers the goodness of people, the advantages of change, and ...