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The Wisdom of Maya Angelou

The power of vulnerabilityBrené Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share.

Learn to Shine:

The Importance of Self-Care for Teachers

Keys to Well-BeingThese are Greater Good's 10 building blocks of individual and community well-being — the behaviors that research suggests will support your health and happiness, and foster positive connections with other people.

Every kid needs a championRita Pierson, a teacher for 40 years, once heard a colleague say, "They don't pay me to like the kids." Her response: "Kids don't learn from people they don't like.'" A rousing call to educators to believe in their students and actually connect with them on a real, human, personal level.

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