How some U.S. schools are teaching kindness classes
Some U.S. schools are incorporating kindness classes into their curriculum to teach children about character and compassion. The Kindness 101 program, developed by a nonprofit at Drake University, uses stories from CBS News to create lesson plans for educators. Teachers like Neil Lahammer are successfully implementing these lessons, inspiring students to engage in acts of kindness within their communities.
- ▪The U.S. spends significant resources on traditional education but is now focusing on teaching kindness.
- ▪Kindness 101 is a program that pairs stories with lesson plans to promote character education.
- ▪Neil Lahammer, a teacher in Minnesota, has been recognized as the first Kindness 101 National Teacher of the Year for his efforts in promoting kindness among students.
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On The Road How some U.S. schools are teaching kindness classes: "Just makes me want to be a better person" .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-evening-news.jpg'); } By Steve Hartman Steve Hartman Correspondent Steve Hartman is a CBS News correspondent. He brings viewers moving stories from the unique people he meets in his weekly award-winning feature segment "On the Road." Read Full Bio Steve Hartman May 22, 2026 / 8:07 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Red Wing, Minnesota — The U.S. spends hundreds of billions every year teaching children how to read, write and calculate.
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