Educators don’t just teach – they encourage, mentor, and guide students’ social-emotional development. In at-promise communities, students face racial trauma and higher rates of adverse childhood experiences, such as family members struggling with addiction, mental illness, or incarceration. To navigate these realities, educators need better support for their own well-being. When we empower educators to create environments that promote resilience and healing, we can reduce… Show more Educators don’t just teach – they encourage, mentor, and guide students’ social-emotional development. In at-promise communities, students face racial trauma and higher rates of adverse childhood experiences, such as family members struggling with addiction, mental illness, or incarceration. To navigate these realities, educators need better support for their own well-being. When we empower educators to create environments that promote resilience and healing, we can reduce burnout and secondary trauma. This helps educators remain and thrive in their profession, supporting at-promise students and creating equitable educational environments. Show less