The school day begins, and with it the frenetic pace of the day. As teachers, we race to accomplish the planned tasks, to meet the goals of the day. Setting aside time each and every day for Morning Meeting, however, doesn’t detract from the overall academic goals of the school day. It supports the academic curriculum. Morning Meeting helps to strengthen the classroom community and make the classroom a safe place to take academic AND social risks. It also provides a space to practice social