The Russian invasion of Ukraine has destroyed so much — including hundreds of schools, where the country’s children were forging their futures — but it has not stopped Ukrainians from pursuing knowledge and curiosity.

An excellent example of leadership within education. With palpable passion, she shares the three principles that helped her turn around three schools labeled “low-performing and persistently dangerous.”

Hailey Hardcastle explains why schools should offer mental health days and allow students time to practice emotional hygiene without stigma.