At a time when conflict and polarization feel like an unrelenting fact of life, how can we build stronger, kinder school communities where everyone feels seen, known, and valued? That’s one of the pervasive questions facing school leaders right now, and one that Jason Craige Harris is ready to help us answer. He joins Morva McDonald for a conversation about refocusing our leadership practices to center human dignity, and why he feels that reframe is so vital to our continued wellbeing.

In this week’s episode of Chandler Chats, I am  joined by Learning Together speaker Jason Craige Harris for a timely and thought-provoking conversation about conflict - what it is, why it’s unavoidable and how we can learn to engage conflict more skillfully within our school and broader community. 

Drawing from his work with educators, parents and organizations, Jason reframes conflict as a natural and essential part of being human, one that often goes awry not because of bad intentions, but because most of us were never taught how to navigate it well. Together, we explore the importance of modeling healthy conflict resolution for children in our care. It’s a meaningful discussion about dignity, relationship-building and the skills we need to prepare students, and ourselves, to engage in productive, respectful conflict in an increasingly complex world.