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This week, I was reminded (in the purest way possible) why relationships sit at the heart of education. Hand-drawn Valentines. Crayon hearts. Love notes written in the careful, crooked handwriting of children who wanted their teachers to know they mattered. No data point captures what those moments hold. But every child who takes the time to create something with love is telling us: You are safe with me. You see me. You matter to me. And when students feel cared for, they sho

Grace is often spoken of in religious contexts, but it is also a profoundly human value. At its core, grace is generosity without...

Calm Classrooms. Thriving Students. A dysregulated adult cannot effectively regulate a child. It’s a truth we don’t always name, but one...