In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of The Bulldog Educator, Dr. Grant Chandler joins Kirsten and Matthew to discuss his book, Powerful Student Care, and what it truly means to honor every learner as distinctive and irreplaceable—especially students from marginalized and low-income backgrounds.

The conversation dives deep into:

• The challenges of teaching students from poverty

• The urgent need for student-centered learning

• Building true communities of difference in classrooms

• Practicing cultural humility, antiracism, and antibias in education

• Rethinking teacher preparation, evaluation, and professional learning

• Implementing radical care to prioritize student well-being and dignity

Dr. Chandler outlines five tenets of powerful student care that empower students to see their worth and the worth of others, offering a fresh, humanizing approach to education that reaches far beyond test scores.

Website: https://ourstudentsmatter.org

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