In the landscape of education, Haim G. Ginott's poignant text serves as a reminder of the teacher's decisive influence. It underscores the teacher's power to influence the climate of their classroom, emphasizing the responsibility to foster a positive and nurturing environment. 

I've come to a frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element in the classroom. It's my personal approach that creates the climate. It's my daily mood that makes the weather. As a teacher, I possess a tremendous power to make a child's life miserable or joyous. I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration. I can humiliate or heal. In all situations, it is my response that decides whether a crisis will be escalated or de-escalated and a child humanized or dehumanized. ~Haim G. Ginott

This insight from Ginott holds particular significance when nurturing entrepreneurial thinking, emphasizing that our responses shape the educational journey, deciding whether challenges escalate or de-escalate, and ultimately determining whether learners are empowered or disheartened. The above quote anchors our commitment to psychological safety, a cornerstone in the entrepreneurial mindset journey. To feel safe is to know that failure is not the end but a moment to learn from.

In this thought-provoking piece from The Hechinger Report, we hear about the author’s perspective on how modern students are not being given the tools to become effective problem-solvers or critical thinkers.

“The rigid structure of the traditional K-12 education system leaves little room for students to engage in real-world problem-solving scenarios. In many cases, it stifles creativity and curiosity, discouraging students from questioning established norms or exploring alternative perspectives…Students are not actively involved in shaping their learning journey. They should be. Our world presents increasingly complex challenges. Education must adapt so that it nurtures problem solvers and critical thinkers.”