RELATIONSHIPS CHANGE EVERYTHING.

In this article, Peter W. Cookson Jr. emphasizes the significance of relationships and connections in inclusive schools, specifically for students from low-income backgrounds. The article uses examples from two schools in Detroit to illustrate the impact of school environments on student well-being and achievement. Cookson stresses the need for genuine and supportive relationships with students, and the importance of viewing and teaching them as complete individuals. The article also delves into the concept of inclusion and the role of compassion in establishing inclusive school communities. [Extracted from the article]