
How empathy can boost creativity in kids
CNN
University of Cambridge researchers explored the link between empathy and creativity, and what happens when you combine social and emotional learning with academic work.
Today, my elementary-age son learns about emotions in the classroom. This is progress, without a doubt, but these conversations tend to be siloed from academic work. They talk about their moods, learn tips for self-regulation, and then move on to science and writing. Researchers from the University of Cambridge explored what happens when you combine social and emotional learning with more traditional academic work.
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