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Is empathy the missing piece in the puzzle of accountability?

Is empathy the missing piece in the puzzle of accountability?

The false dichotomy of empathy and accountability

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Feb 23, 2024
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At first glance, empathy and accountability may seem like opposing principles or a zero-sum game. Empathy is often associated with understanding and forgiveness, while accountability is viewed through consequences and discipline1. However, this oversimplified dichotomy fails to capture the nuanced interplay between these concepts that drive school leader…

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