This week, Jaclyn is joined by Katie Plunkett, founder of The Calm Classroom, and kindness.org Chief Programs Officer Becca Reed, creator of the Learn Kind curriculum. They discuss why kindness in education matters, the role social-emotional learning plays in the lives of students, and why prioritizing kindness in classrooms is essential.It's World Kindness Week and we're celebrating in a way we never have before. Go to kindness.org/donate to learn how you can join and help us support the well-being of kids everywhere. Let's build a kinder world, together.Have a question? Contact us at podcast@kindness.org or on social at @kindnessorg.  Sponsored by VerizonImportant links from this week's episode:thecalmclassroom.orgkindness.org/donatelearnkind.kindness.orgFollow Katie and The Calm Classroom on social:IG: @thecalmclassroomTwitter: @thcalmclassroomFacebook: @thecalmclassroom1Follow Becca on social:IG: @heybeccareedCredits Host: Jaclyn LindseyGuest: Katie Plunkett, Becca ReedProducer: Melissa MaloneAssociate Producer: Becca ReedAssistant Producer: Nina Zaborney KlineMusic Composition: Chris ChristianaDesign: Ben Gibson, Christine Do, Smithfield StudioTranscript available at this link.