Back-to-school 2025: A message from Usha James

How will you start the school year in a good way?

In her back-to-school message, Usha James invites us to reflect on our shared purpose and reminds us that academic achievement and well-being are deeply connected.

She highlights our revitalized framework, dedicated to nurturing quality thinking that inspires action for a flourishing world, and focuses on one dimension that feels especially important at this time of year: growing communities of quality thinkers.

In this message, Usha shares key elements for fostering this work and leaves us with three simple, powerful activities you can use right away to listen to learner voices, build trust, and create a positive environment that supports flourishing from the very first days of school.

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