Start with the heart to build a school climate in which achievement will flourish. In this easy-to-read, inspiring book, an educational consultant and former high school principal shows how positive school culture is anchored in social and emotional learning as a way of being . She guides educators to explore their own SEL aptitudes, inspires schoolwide investment in a philosophy of connection, and offers ample tools, strategies, and solutions for integrating five SEL competencies into schools. Jumpstart conscientious connections in your school community and create a foundation for trust that allows students and educators to feel appreciated, effective, and productive.