From the Publisher
“This book will make you think, feel, and act in ways that are likely to improve the conditions of the school you are in.” — From the Foreword by Maurice Elias, Rutgers University, co-author of Emotionally Intelligent Parenting
“I strongly recommend this book to all who care about the well-being of children and the future of our society.” Nicholas M. Michelli, Presidential Professor in Urban Education, City University of New York
"I hope that this important book will be read, and its lessons applied, by school boards, teachers, administrators, politicians, voters, and parents across the country." James Gilligan, M.D., author of Violence: Reflections on a National Epidemic and Preventing Violence
“A wonderful tool….Devine and Cohen give educators clear direction on what to do about creating the climate and teaching the skills that promote safe and successful students and schools!” Merle Schwartz, Director of Education and Research, Character Education Partnership
“A much-needed look at the broader context of social emotional development in considering practical approaches to ensure our children's safety, growth, and learning.” Steven Marans, Director, National Center for Children Exposed to Violence, and Professor of Child Psychiatry and Psychiatry, Yale University Child Study Center