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Time changes are tough - but we are getting through it.

Losing an hour of sleep isn’t easy for students, teachers or parents.

The good news is our bodies are already adjusting, and the payoff is longer days, more sunshine, and the promise of spring.

We’re almost there.

What are you planning to do with your longer evenings?

Happy International Women’s Day.

This week’s Wednesday Wisdom reminds us that when young people struggle, they are rarely carrying those challenges alone - families, educators, and caregivers are often carrying them too.

At our 2026 DtWT Chairs Conference, shared powerful insights on trauma-informed leadership and the importance of seeing both the needs of young people and the weight held by those who support them every day. When basic needs go unmet and systems feel stretched, the responsibility often falls on caring adults who continue showing up, even when the work feels heavy.

Healing happens through relationships, community, and shared responsibility. When we create environments where young people can thrive and where caregivers and educators are supported, not overwhelmed.

We are grateful to Habeebah for challenging us to lead with compassion, awareness, and courage as we continue this work together.

What’s one way you’re helping create healing or connection in your community right now? We’d love to hear from you below.

Those brave enough to tell their stories and speak their truths should not also have to carry the burden of driving change alone.
 
It is on us to listen actively, take action, and carry the voices that are often ignored.
 
When we work together, that’s when change happens.
 
It’s when courage meets action, every story is valued, and we get closer to build a safer future.