Ed Kirwan: Empathy Week: Using the Power of Film to Build Empathy
If we help young people develop empathy throughout their educational journey, they can boost understanding, reduce bias, and nurture a culture of belonging and increased well-being. Of course, many of us adults need this, too! My guest today, Ed Kirwan, founder, and filmmaker of Empathy Week, is tackling the challenge for future generations so that maybe someday there won't be a need for empathy books like mine because this skill will be so ingrained in our consciousness, starting from a young age.
Today, Ed talks about his journey from teacher to filmmaker and how he discovered the power of…
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