compassion as Our Compass: 20+ Professional Learning Activities to Nurture Educator Empathy (The supportive, empathy-building guide that brings the forefront of classrooms)

Thoughtfully addressing students’ varying needs and perspectives in a meaningful way is challenging. By intentionally incorporating best practices, educators learn to facilitate honest dialogue, cultivate inclusion, build trust, and form a sense of emotional safety for students. Using field-tested, research-backed activities, Gloria L. Canada provides strategies, personal stories, and lessons learned to help educators create a compassionate, empathetic school culture. Introduction Chapter 1: Acknowledging Trauma Chapter 2: Creating Connections Chapter 3: Accepting Others Chapter 4: Considering Our Roles Chapter 5: Helping High-Mobility Students Chapter 6: Increasing Caregiver Engagement Conclusion References and Resources Index