Jeremy Rifkin on “the empathic civilization”
Posted in community, education, education reform, emotional development, empathy, experiential education, graduation rates, public schools, social responsibility, tolerance by rburkhardt on August 30, 2010
Jeremy Rifkin takes a look at the evolution of the brain and how these trends point to the need for change in our societal institutions – government, parenting, business practices, and – you guessed it – our educational system! He argues that we are all empathic beings meant to embrace the singularity and precious nature of all life. At Valley Charter School we believe deeply in educating the whole child, focusing on social/emotional development, community responsibility, and academic growth.
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