Raising kids who care about others and the common good.
What we do
We partner with families and educators, and work with the media, to share research-informed strategies that help children develop empathy, self-awareness, and a commitment to fairness.
Resources, tools, and networks for
Featured Resources
Combining research, theory, and the wisdom of practitioners, Making Caring Common brings fresh, energizing, and evidence-based resources and activities to schools and parents.
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Caring Schools Network
The Caring Schools Network (CSN) is a K-12 school program developed by experts at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and educators nationwide. The CSN empowers K-12 schools with the tools they need to cultivate community, caring, and a more fair world.
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READ OUR LATEST REPORT
Gen Z Wants to Do Good: How Helping Others Supports Meaning and Wellbeing
This new report from Making Caring Common, in collaboration with Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation, topples misconceptions about how Gen Zers think about work, and explores where they find meaning and purpose and factors influencing their mental health.
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New Turning the tide report
Turning the Tide in 2026: Preparing Students for Lives of Caring and Purpose
Turning the Tide in 2026 makes the case for a key shift in college admissions: College admissions, educators, and parents should elevate the key ethical and civic capacities at the heart of repairing what divides us, our democracy, and our collective well-being.
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