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Create a compassionate, caring school environment. Examine how a change in teaching philosophy can help awaken the passion for learning in students. Learn how to promote kindness in the classroom, and understand the power of stories in engaging students. Explore research-based strategies to enhance teacher-student and peer relationships. Discover how to inspire purpose, reach students’ hearts, and cultivate student security, identity, and belonging.

Awaken the Learner: Finding the Source of Effective Education aims to create kind, compassionate, and caring students and school environments. In this motivational book, Dr. Robert J. Marzano partners with Rachel's Challenge founder Darrell Scott, father of Rachel Joy Scott the first student killed in the 1999 Columbine High School shooting in Littleton, Colorado. The authors explore the necessity and ability for K 12 teachers and administrators to promote positive change and kindness among students and teachers. Awaken the Learner comprises two parts. In part I, Darrell Scott focuses on philosophy, history, literature, and the transformation of students and staff. Chapter 1 details the day Scott learned of his daughter's death. Chapter 2 discusses how Rachel's legacy helps teachers identify their purpose as educators. Chapter 3 introduces the idea that a change in teaching philosophy must occur if teachers are to ignite (awaken) the passion for learning that is needed for student suc