In this episode, Dr. Chris Dennis explains how educators can share difficult news with parents while preserving trust, dignity, and equity. He outlines three pillars: honoring the family’s experience, ensuring fairness, and respecting cultural context—and emphasizes clear structure, affirmation, and a sustainable path forward.

Listeners will receive practical steps and sample language for delivering consequences compassionately, inviting parental voice, and offering a clear path to restoration, so students are not defined by their mistakes.