What happens when we stop viewing student support as an add-on and start treating it as the foundation of student success?

In this powerful episode of Beyond the Margins, Dr. Sohn A. Butts sits down with educator, school leader, social worker, and systems architect Sherann Alkins to explore what meaningful student support looks like in today's schools.

Drawing from decades of experience in alternative education, counseling, and school leadership, Alkins challenges educators to move beyond individual interventions and focus on building systems that truly serve students. Together, they discuss the critical role of family and community partnerships, restorative practices, student voice, educator belief systems, and the need to create learning environments where every student feels seen, valued, and supported.

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