04/28/2026
Everyone has experienced or heard of kids faking sick so they don’t have to go to school.
Here, we experience the opposite more often.
We’ve seen kids try their very best to power through a bad cough because they don’t want to miss the day—ask us not to call their parents. They are genuinely disappointed when they have to stay home and miss out. We’ve even had learners, fresh from getting teeth pulled, asking if they can come right back. Oh, and crying the last day of school because they know they won’t be back for a couple months. 😢
The contrast is a little funny, but also something deeper. When children feel connected, when their days are filled with meaningful work, real relationships, and hands-on experiences, school becomes a place they truly want to be. It’s not just somewhere they go, it’s somewhere they belong.
Of course, we still send them home to rest when they need it, but it speaks volumes that they really are disappointed when they have to leave.
And honestly, it’s something special to be a part of. Getting to witness that kind of joy, connection, and love for learning every day is a reminder of why this work matters so much.
