Average schools don't inspire greatness-and greatness is what our world needs if we are going to produce world-changing learners. In Culturize, author and education leader Jimmy Casas shares insights into what it takes to cultivate a community of learners who embody the innately human traits our world desperately needs, such as kindness, honesty, and compassion. His stories reveal how these "soft skills" can be honed while meeting and exceeding academic standards of twenty-first-century learning. You'll learn . . .How to reach those who seem unreachable. What to do when students disengage or drop out of school. How to ensure your learners feel cared for and empowered. How to create an environment where all learners are challenged and inspired to be their best.