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The University of Pennsylvania is one of the oldest universities in America and, as a member of the Ivy League, one of the most prestigious institutions of higher learning in all the world. Penn is dedicated to the pursuit of “useful knowledge” –the phrase founder Ben Franklin used to describe innovation for public service. The University is home to 12 schools including the School of Arts and Sciences, the School of Nursing, the School of Engineering and Applied Science and the Wharton School of Business, as well as several graduate and professional schools such as Perelman School of Medicine.

We share evidence-based learning strategies that empower you to improve pre K-12 education. Edutopia is an initiative of the George Lucas Educational Foundation, an operating foundation dedicated to finding effective and creative ways for pre K–12 students to acquire and apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to thrive in their studies, careers, and adult lives. As one of the leading sources for change-makers in education, Edutopia inspires people to improve the learning process, enabling them to find, share, and adapt what works in education. To find and share solutions, visit Edutopia.org. You can also engage with our communities on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

An evidence-based charitable organization, our mission at Roots of Empathy (and its sibling - Seeds of Empathy) is to build caring, peaceful, and civil societies through the development of empathy in children and adults. Our vision is to change the world - child by child.