Nurturing Student JOY: Like gardeners, educators must tend to students’ genius and joy.

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Title:	Nurturing Student JOY: Like gardeners, educators must tend to students’ genius and joy.
Authors:	Muhammad, Gholdy¹, Mercedes, Yaribel^2,3, Bruhn, Ben⁴
Source:	Educational Leadership. Dec2024/Jan2025, Vol. 82 Issue 4, p40-45. 6p.
Subject Terms:	Education, Student development, Student well-being, Students, Joy
Abstract:	The article focuses on the role of joy in education and how educators can cultivate students' identities, intellect, and well-being through a nurturing approach. Topics include the metaphor of educators as gardeners who tend to students' growth, the Historically Responsive Literacy framework's emphasis on joy as an educational foundation, and the importance of remembering and honoring students' histories to create meaningful learning environments.
Database:	Education Research Complete

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Abstract:	The article focuses on the role of joy in education and how educators can cultivate students' identities, intellect, and well-being through a nurturing approach. Topics include the metaphor of educators as gardeners who tend to students' growth, the Historically Responsive Literacy framework's emphasis on joy as an educational foundation, and the importance of remembering and honoring students' histories to create meaningful learning environments.
ISSN:	00131784