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There was a middle school student who struggled deeply with executive functioning. Not ability, not intelligence, but organization, follow-through, and managing materials. A team of caring teachers stepped in as a coordinated support system. They helped the student track assignments, gather needed materials, and use time intentionally so work didn’t disappear into the backpack void. One of those teachers also saw the student later in the day during study hall. Rather than let

“We are not here to make things harder. We are here to make things matter.” It’s a truth that every great educator eventually learns: The...

There’s a moment every educator, parent, or school leader recognizes when a student makes a small step that feels enormous. Maybe they...