Dr. Shannon Wanless has written about psychological safety in education, and Tracy and Jim dig deep to find out what exactly it looks like.  Dr. Wanless explains that there is fear psychological safety could be overused or misunderstood in education and in general circles.  She stresses that our goal is not to create a safe space for everyone but to create a space where humanity is centered and where everyone has the opportunity to express their true feelings, whether they be unsafe, anxious, or fearful.  Tracy inquires about the course Dr. Wanless has created with her colleagues about attentional practices.  What are attentional practices?  Find out from this episode.  Finally, can school systems adapt to better represent a culture of safety and humanity?  Dr. Wanless thinks that may not be entirely necessary.  Get ready to be inspired!

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