spending a few hours each week in close proximity to a certain kind of teacher changed something about their behavior.

eachers convey to their students deep messages — often implicitly or even subliminally — about belonging, connection, ability, and opportunity.

you can’t clearly identify and measure skills, it’s hard to convince people to take them seriousl

And perhaps what students need more than anything for these positive academic habits to flourish is to spend as much time as possible in environments where they feel a sense of belonging, independence, and growth

16. Assessment