Empathy is more than a buzzword—it’s a foundational skill. The ability to recognize and understand others’ emotions—and to respond in ways that are constructive and caring—can help adolescents build ...

As school starts up again across the country, tweens and teens are beginning the arduous adventure that is middle school. And thanks to pretty much all of pop culture—and many adults who have gone ...

It’s a little after 11 a.m. on a Wednesday in October when Sam, an 8th grader at the Community Lab School, a small public charter school here, saunters into the office of Lucy Akers-Allen, the ...

Middle school is a time of intense change, not only academically but socially and emotionally. While parents and teachers often focus on logistics such as school supplies and class schedules, students ...