Welcome to Roots of Empathy
Roots of Empathy is an evidence-based classroom program that has shown dramatic effect in reducing levels of aggression among school children by raising social/emotional competence and increasing empathy.
What is Roots of Empathy? Click here to view a 10-minute video about the program!
Roots of Empathy has a "younger sibling" called Seeds of Empathy, a program that fosters social and emotional competencies and early literacy skills and attitudes in children 3-5 years of age in Early Childhood settings. Click here to visit the Seeds of Empathy website.
Pour obtenir des renseignements en français, cliquez ici.
News
Tiny Teachers make front page news
Roots of Empathy connects with First Nations Chiefs of Canada
Mary Gordon speaks at the Assembly of First Nations 29th Annual General Assembly on July 17, 2008 in Quebec City. Watch for National Chief Phil Fontaine's Resolution in support and endorsement of Roots of Empathy and Seeds of Empathy.
Roots of Empathy wins global competition thanks to your support!
Roots of Empathy is delighted to be named one of three winners of a global competition for programs that help youth at risk. The competition was decided by public vote - thank you to our many supporters who voted for Roots of Empathy!
Read about the competition here. Or, read more about Roots of Empathy's submission and the wonderful comments of some of the people who voted for us.
Roots of Empathy featured in US national media
Roots of Empathy has made the front page of the Wall Street Journal. Read the article here. We were also featured on the CBS Early Show - watch the segment here.
We are proud to support Roots of Empathy. This program really brings character development into the classroom, teaching young students about values like empathy, respect and inclusion." - The Honorable Kathleen Wynne, Minister of Education of Ontario, 2007