The Bridge of Empathy: Connecting Schools to their Families and Community

Our humanity develops community partnerships, not our knowledge. By leading with empathy, school leaders can build bridges between their schools and communities that will result in more support for students and families who feel heard and connected.

Topics: Innovation

The Search Institute, through its “Profiles of Student Life: Attitudes and Behaviors” survey of

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