Raising kids who care about others and the common good.

Educators – Programs + Resources

Programs and Resources for Educators

 
 
 
 

Providing the best education means providing students the highest level of care and connection.

 
 

As educators, we want every student in our schools to feel cared for and develop the skills they need to care for themselves and others—creating a more caring, just world.

But there’s a lot that gets in the way. Especially these days.

Student mental health challenges. COVID-related learning loss. And new, evolving educational policies.

 
 
 

SOLUTIONS FOR EDUCATORS

Rooted in decades of research and experience, Making Caring Common empowers educators to create schools that cultivate empathy, caring relationships, and the commitment and skills to advance justice.

 
 

Caring Schools Programs

Caring Schools Programs provide K-12 schools, parents, and students with lessons, training, and a peer community to transform each school into a community where every student knows they belong.

  • Create more caring school communities

  • Improve student relationships at school

  • Support students to develop empathy for others, especially those that are different from them

  • Understand and advocate for a more just world

Teen Mental Health programs

Teen Mental Health Programs provide middle and high school educators with engaging lessons and a community of practice that help them play a unique role in supporting teen mental health.

  • Increase teen mental health literacy schoolwide

  • Help students learn skills to improve their own mental health

  • Create a school culture where students support one another

Relationship Mapping Resources

Relationship Mapping Resources provide K-12 educators with the strategies and practical tools needed to make sure that every student has a positive, trusting relationship with at least one adult and peer at school.

  • Strategically identify students in need of meaningful connections.

  • Empower teachers and school leaders to foster new connections with students.

  • Make data-informed school decisions to build a more inclusive, supportive, and connected school community

 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS [see all]