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Thank you for joining me for tonight's #BuildHOPEedu. Thank you for being SYMBOLS of PEACE! Thank you for shining HOPE and UNDERSTANDING!

“Mental health...is not a destination, but a process." —Noam Shpancer Join us next week, Sunday, March 2nd as we begin our new week together on our #BlueSky #BuildHOPEedu chat @ 9pm EST/ 8pm CST. Next week we talk about HOPE and Mental Wellness, Key to Success! See you there!

“The day the power of love overrules the love of power, the world will know peace.” – Mahatma Gandhi #BuildHOPEedu

A4 Especially in a climate where people are attacking others, where limits are placed on others, where negativity reigns, we need to put a focus on hope. Show the good, daily. Show the light that others shine. Show the difference being a good person makes. Celebrate good actions. #BuildHOPEedu

A2. #BuildHOPEedu The Step-By-Step Guide to Teaching Your Child Empathy www.theedpsych.com/blog/the-ste...

A3. #BuildHOPEedu Why it's so important to celebrate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion draperandkramer.com/news-and-ins...

Q4 In today's climate, how can HOPE be a focus through peace and understanding? #BuildHOPEedu

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A3 When we realize the power of diversity, we will always fight for peace & understanding. Everyone around us can teach us so much about being human, about being kind. Teaching about others & other cultures, in a positive light helps our students lead the world with the biggest heart. #BuildHOPEedu

Q3 How does celebrating diversity encourage and build peace and understanding? #BuildHOPEedu

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A2 Understanding begins with teaching empathy. Showing compassion towards others, being patient, being open, showing respect. Knowing that everyone is different, has different needs, and deserves our time and heart...we need to show daily that no matter what, we are there for them. #BuildHOPEedu

Q2 What does the practice of understanding look like in your community? #BuildHOPEedu

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A1. #BuildHOPEedu 6 Ways to Bring #PEACE to Your Classroom to feel like a peaceful space where: -students are valued -teachers are respected -risks are taken -kindness is modeled and encouraged - a love of learning is cultivated joyinthejourneyteaching.com/6-ways-to-br...

A1 We can teach students about those who came before us who fought for peace, those who still fight for peace, and how we can all be guardians of peace. We can be role models, leading with heart, making helping others a priority. Have 180 days of leaders of peace. Be creative! #BuildHOPEedu

Q1 How can you incorporate lessons about peace in your current classrooms / schools? #BuildHOPEedu

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Today's Beacon of H.O.P.E. Andrea Trudeau - @andrea-trudeau.bsky.social Andrea is a passionate educator, leader & librarian. She has energy & imagination and helps open up windows to the world for all learners. She inspires others to be & live better & use reading to shatter limits. #BuildHOPEedu

We will be using the typical Q1, Q2, Q3...A1, A2, A3 format tonight #BuildHOPEedu

“If we want peace, we have to be peace. Peace is a practice and not a hope.” – Thich Nhat Hanh #BuildHOPEedu

Good evening #BuildHOPEedu! Roman from Rockland, Ontario, Canada. HS Teacher/Author/Agent of Transformation/Lifelong Learner. Blessed to begin the week with everyone. My wish for PEACE...that we lead with empathy, love, and understanding. That we see the good in all and put the heart first.

Welcome to tonight's #BuildHOPEedu chat on #BlueSky! Tonight, let's talk about Peace, HOPE, & Understanding! Please introduce yourself, tell us where you're from, what you do, and share with us your wish for PEACE!

One hour until tonight's #BuildHOPEedu chat! Join us at 9pm EST/8pm CST for our weekly chat. Tonight we talk about Peace, HOPE, and Understanding. Working together for a better world. #CodeBreaker #sunchat #teachpos #edchat #education #learning #JoyfulLeaders #LeadLAP #tlap #learning #EduSky

Please join us tonight, February 23rd, at 9pm EST/8pm CST for #BuildHOPEedu chat as we come together to begin our week talking about Peace, HOPE, and Understanding. Because we are all responsible for PEACE. #CodeBreaker #sunchat #education #EduSky #teachpos #learning #tlap #LeadLAP #learning #edu

2025 raises many questions for educators. Join #Rethink_Learning to ask questions about #purpose #learning #culture & #wellbeing today ➡️ Mon Feb. 17th at 4PT/7ET #EduSky @raspberryberet3.bsky.social @marciklein.bsky.social @nowakro.bsky.social @ermaluis1.bsky.social @jenstanchfield.bsky.social

Thank you for joining me for tonight's #BuildHOPEedu. Thank you for CHOOSING to be KIND! Thank you for being ROLE MODELS of HOPE!

“Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding." —Albert Einstein Join us next week, Sunday, February 23rd as we begin our new week together on our #BlueSky #BuildHOPEedu chat @ 9pm EST/ 8pm CST. Next week we talk about Peace, HOPE, and Understanding! See you there!

“Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” – Desmond Tutu #BuildHOPEedu

A4 Leadership needs to begin with their own acts of kindness. Live them with adults to have them model for kids. Support teachers, find ways with them, to include kindness, to impact a community. Create budgetary, school plan priorities where kindness leads the charge. A way of life! #BuildHOPEedu

Q4 What steps can leadership take to model and support innovation, and kindess, thus creating HOPE? #BuildHOPEedu

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A3 Kindness is seen as acts we do in time for others. To be innovative, find different ways, DAILY, to make an impact. Every morning should begin with a reflection: How can I be kind today? How can my learning include kindness? If we start with that, our kindness will have purpose. #BuildHOPEedu

Q3 How can we be innovative in the ways we include kindness? #BuildHOPEedu

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A1. #BuildHOPEedu Why Teaching Kindness in Schools Is Essential to Reduce Bullying - There are many physical, emotional, and mental health benefits associated with kindness. By Lisa Currie www.edutopia.org/blog/teachin...