Roots of Empathy in the News
By Roots of Empathy Manager of Research, Emily Standfield Roots of Empathy is committed to delivering empathy programs that children and teachers tell us work.…
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (Kate and William) visited a Roots Of Empathy classroom in Scotland as ROE compliments their focus on young children.…
He notes that half of the children who participated in Roots of Empathy, a Canadian non-profit that teaches school-age children to empathize with each other,…
An article written by Roots of Empathy Founder and President Mary Gordon for Principal Connections • Fall 2020 • Volume 24 • Issue 1 Continue…
This Island Voices Editorial in the Star Advertiser, Hawaii, has implemented social and emotional programs, including Roots of Empathy. Continue reading...
An article in Parent Map, Washington State, introduces the reader to Founder President Mary Gordon and the Roots of Empathy and Seeds of Empathy programs.…
An article from Early Learning Nation details the development of the Roots of Empathy program and the positive impact it has on children. Roots of…
NBC's Today Show talks about the importance of kindness, and how Roots of Empathy can help children: “If you want your child to be kind,…
Heartfulness Magazine has a three part series on Roots of Empathy and interview with Mary Gordon. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
HundrED.org interviews Mary Gordon What does it mean for Roots of Empathy to be recognised as a leading education innovator in the HundrED Global Collection? Popcorn!…
Q13 Fox in Seattle meets baby Finn, a Roots of Empathy tiny teacher, and his classroom at Meridian Park Elementary in this video and article:…
The Today Show visits a Roots of Empathy classroom in Washington DC. Watch the video below:
Vox has a look at bullying and how to stop it: “If a bully is not helped with being a bully, that’s a mental health…
ABC News 9 KEZI in Oregon profiles the tiny teachers in Roots of Empathy classrooms: Kayla Allen and Abigail, her daughter, took part in the…
HundrED.org features five inspiring educators, including Mary Gordon and the Roots of Empathy program: Through bringing babies into the classroom, Roots of Empathy helps children…
HundrED.org has tips for helping children be happier, including some words of wisdom from Mary Gordon: For instance, in her Roots of Empathy talk at…
A video interview with Mary Gordon from BBVA in Spain:
BBVA interviewed Mary Gordon about Roots of Empathy: According to Mary Gordon, “many of the problems afflicting society, like violence and poverty, are rooted in a…
Goodnet talks about seven ways to nuture empathy in our lives, including starting young with a Roots of Empathy program: While empathy is usually thought…
The Honolulu Star Advertiser learns about building empathy thanks to Roots of Empathy's tiny teachers in this article and video: Continue reading...
National Geographic explains the connection between caring for nature and caring for each other, and how Roots of Empathy fits in: “The fact that a…
Goodnet in Scotland explores how Roots of Empathy is helping to reduce bullying in Scotland's classrooms: Three babies, the children of teachers on maternity leave,…
HundrED.org has strategies to expand children's horizons, including Roots of Empathy: An incredibly effective way of teaching empathy is through asking children about the emotions…
The Christian Science Monitor has a look at Roots of Empathy and how it works: Today the theme is “crying,” which is appropriate because Max…
In December 2018, Mary Gordon was invited by the Polish business journal Responsible Business – CSR Compendium to write an article about empathy in business.…
Siuslaw News in Oregon checks out Roots of Empathy: Wilson Hornung commands the unbroken attention of two dozen students at Siuslaw Elementary School — no…
An article and video about Roots of Empathy from Switzerland's ElternMagazin in German. Watch and read below: Continue reading...
David Brooks champions more empathy and Roots of Empathy in this opinion piece for the New York Times: One of the authors in “The Crisis…
MariaShriver.com shares about the importance of kindness: Even the smallest gesture of kindness communicates to someone that we respect and value them. As we model…
NBC16 KMTR in Eugene, Oregon checks out Roots of Empathy in their local classroom: Roots of Empathy allows children to learn about babies and their…