Earlier this semester, I asked my undergraduate students to draft a brief thank-you note to someone who did something nice for them. The results surprised me. When I came up with the assignment ...

A simple thank you can go a long way ... was inspired with the idea after reading stories to her students. One story incorporated letter writing, and the other shared a firefighting tale.

Part of my motivation has been to set an example for my students, demonstrating the ... Is it truly necessary to write a thank-you note for a thank-you gift? It feels a bit circular.

Teacher begins to think it’s “a bit circular” to write thank-you notes ... for my students, demonstrating the importance of expressing gratitude through a handwritten note.