<p>The entire nation is focused on education. So, let’s focus on what truly drives it – the tenacity of our teachers, the unwavering belief that transforms student lives, the heart of the work.</p><p>In the <strong>,</strong> we sit down with <strong>Yvonne Tackie</strong>, an award-winning educator, ELA instructional specialist, AI enthusiast, and mentor at <strong>Friendship Ideal—the district’s highest-performing middle school</strong>.</p><p>Born in Paris, raised in Ghana, and now shaping young minds in D.C., Yvonne shares how seeing the strengths in every student isn’t just good teaching—<a href="https://youtu.be/_CltTYga1hU" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">it’s heart work</a>. Her advice? “Empower students. Remind them of their strengths. That’s what changes everything.”</p><p>Tune in for an inspiring conversation that reminds us all why teaching isn’t just a job—it’s a calling.</p>
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