The kindergarten teacher opens every morning asking children if they had breakfast, knowing not every answer will be yes. Gently, he asks one girl “are there any grown-ups around that can help you?” She shakes her head no, unable to speak because she can’t find the unmute.

A school’s climate is like its personality. The term “school climate” covers everything from norms and values, to the quality of relationships, celebration of diversity, physical and emotional safety and rigorous teaching practices.