The power of a river can chisel the toughest granite and smooth the most jagged limestone. The river is what shapes the Grand Canyon. Over time, it grinds. It’s relentless and never rests. School cultures are shaped in the same way.

But what makes the river? Here’s a piece of it.

Forgiveness.

Forgiveness is the undercurrent of empathy. It’s one aspect of empathy, and it’s very powerful. Without it, the river doesn’t flow and school cultures aren’t shaped.