This blog was originally published on the Book Creator website on August 17, 2023. We’ve always been huge proponents of global collaboration. Book Creator has been used by classrooms across the world to build a deeper appreciation of other cultures. Here are some great examples from the last 10 years! Whilst we’ve been able to …
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This weekend, I took my two daughters to the zoo in Los Angeles, where I live. As we stood looking over the tiger enclosure, my 11-year-old turned to me and explained that she was feeling conflicted. She was having fun, she said, but she recently wrote a paper for school about the problems that animals in zoos face, and learned that some people believe that zoos shouldn’t even exist.
Thanks to You, We’re Connecting Classrooms Everywhere in Exciting, New Ways! Over the past few years, we have been tested unlike any time in our recent history. From global discord to the pandemic to economic instability, our society has accommodated many changes that have caused extreme stress and uncertainty. Our education system, our schools, and …
Hello, When I joined Empatico as the executive director almost a year ago, I joined a global community that’s passionate about the same things I am—connecting educators and broadening the minds of students around the world through empathetic, social, and emotional skill building. We live in an increasingly connected world where language and geographic barriers …
Happy 2022! Last year was a roller coaster of change and new experiences. After reflecting on last year’s journey, Empatico is excited to start the new year with more opportunities to spread joy, learn and connect. To help kids reflect on last year’s experiences and celebrate the new year, we’re ringing in 2022 with a …
