Just as we teach children to observe physical hygiene for its benefits to our health, we need to teach them to cultivate emotional hygiene. They need to learn how to tackle their destructive emotions and achieve peace of mind.
The aim of education should be to train happy individuals who make up a peaceful society. It requires warm-heartedness and taking a broad-minded, holistic and far-sighted approach that enables people to cope, whatever happens. It entails focussing on the good of the community.
I’d like to offer my hearty congratulations to Joe Biden on his election as the next President of the United States of America. Humanity places great hope in the democratic vision of the U.S. as leader of the free world. https://t.co/axL0ko3ff8
A man kneels as he brings a megaphone to a vigil on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court following the death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, in Washington. Photo by Al Drago
US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg stood for justice & equality. She stood for what Sesame Street stands for, equal opportunity for all. Today we mourn her loss & honor her impact on the lives she endlessly fought for. Our thoughts & prayers are with her family. ♥️
After September 11, Berliners gathered for a mourning of the loss of life. Over 200,000 were there.
U.S. Ambassador Daniel R. Coats said, "The German people have spoken with words, flowers, candles, donations, and with their hearts, of their affection and support for America."
Personality traits linked to toilet paper stockpiling: High levels of emotionality and conscientiousness are indicators for stockpiling behavior https://t.co/0d8z5Xkcsu
In divided Berlin, Checkpoint Charlie was a notorious border crossing, a Cold War hot zone. #OnThisDay in 1990, it closed in a solemn, optimistic ceremony.
"Checkpoint Charlie, like the Berlin Wall, was headed for the dustbin of history."
-Peter Jennings
Last week, we were fortunate to have @ClintSmithIII join us for a conversation about working toward justice, equity and civic agency in our schools. It was a grounding and essential conversation that we recommend all educators take the time to view. https://t.co/pn6XQOfPZN
In the wake of George Floyd’s death, it is critical to make space for students to process this deeply painful moment. Our Teaching Idea begins with an important call for teachers to self-reflect before facilitating student conversations... 1/2
Minneapolis: A photographer was shot in the eye.
Washington, D.C.: Protesters struck a journalist with his own microphone.
Louisville: A reporter was hit by a pepper ball on live television by an officer who appeared to be aiming at her. https://t.co/bXfZOUilOG