COMMUNITY before CONTENT. When we approach our work with students, both proactively and responsively, from a place of support, education, and opportunity, we develop the skills they require to increase empathy, and master conflict resolution through explicit modeling from the trusted adults in the building.

Sometimes we forget a man was born on January 15, 1929. He was a father, a husband, a brother and a son before he ever lead a movement. Today is the birthday of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. PhD. He however was murdered not only in the physical but his legacy was corrupted and weaponized to silence people seeking change. Dr. King reminds us that we have work to do. Our work must be life giving. As we celebrate his life let us never forget who he was, what he did and how he never hesitated to die because he loved us so. “Whatever your life’s work is, do it well. A man should do his job so well that the living, the dead, and the unborn could do it no better. ” Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr PhD

7000 kids drop out of school every day.

For years, we’ve been told that getting the highest grades is the only path to success. But as the workplace changes, we are seeing that technical knowledge is only half the story. ​As parents and educators, we are constantly balancing school curriculums with "life lessons." We want our children to excel in the classroom, but we also want them to be resilient, empathetic, and adaptable. ​If you could only pick ONE area to focus on for a child's development this year, which would it be?

A new year invites us to imagine what’s next — to start something new, take a leap, or finally say, “this is my moment.” But research shows that progress rarely sticks when you’re going it alone. It sticks when there are people who check in on you, hold you accountable, and support you as you work toward your goals. What is most important to you?