Aflac along with renowned educator Ron Clark and DonorsChoose embark on project to teach children social-emotional skills
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Company recently launched book, "Beyond Words," leads learning initiative designed to promote kindness and compassion through reading COLUMBUS, Ga., Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As an extension of Aflac's long-term commitment to children and families facing cancer and blood disorders, the company today announced a new initiative to help U.S. educators teach students kindness and empathy through one of the most powerful tools available: reading. According to the International Journal on Studies in English Language and Literature (IJSELL), kindness can be explicitly and implicitly developed through sharing and discussing stories presented in children's literature. 1
