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It’s a tough pill to swallow, but at this point, it’s unlikely that students will head back to brick-and-mortar schools before the end of the school year.

What does it take to build a successful alternative school that serves students who are underserved by the community? The staff at Crossroads Academy in Uvalde CISD in Texas developed their program around a mission of love, high expectations, and restorative education and have helped some of the district's most at-risk students get back on track and earn their high school diplomas.

“Saying thank you increases happiness, improves relationships, and even lowers your blood pressure and strengthens your heart.” Robert Emmons, University of California, Davis