Raising kids who care about others and the common good.
What we do
We partner with families and educators, and work with the media, to share research-informed strategies that help children develop empathy, self-awareness, and a commitment to fairness and justice.
Resources, tools, and networks for
Featured Resources
Combining research, theory, and the wisdom of practitioners, Making Caring Common brings fresh, energizing, and evidence-based resources and activities to schools and parents.
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Caring Schools Network
The Caring Schools Network (CSN) is a K-12 school program developed by experts at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and educators nationwide. The CSN empowers K-12 schools with the tools they need to cultivate community, caring, and a more just world.
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Navigating Social Issues in the Classroom: A Toolkit for Educators as Community Bridge-Builders
Together with Generation Citizen and Rural Assembly, Making Caring Common developed this resource to help middle and high school teachers and administrators collaboratively prepare students for and engage them in constructive dialogue across their differences.
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READ OUR LATEST REPORT
Loneliness in America: Just the Tip of the Iceberg?
Our latest brief report is based on a nationally representative survey of adults conducted in May 2024 and suggests 21% of adults in the U.S. feel lonely, with many respondents feeling disconnected from friends, family, and/or the world. LEARN MORE >>
