A single sentence can challenge us, motivate us, or make us feel small. The difference often comes down to trust.

Corey Alderdice, a national voice on talent and transformation, explores the delicate balance between candor and care in education, reflecting on how teachers can hold students to high expectations without turning challenge into shame.

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