Section 1. The physiology of caring. Chapter 1. Neuroscience of connection: how supportive relationships grow our brains (birth through college years) ; Chapter 2. It all begins with relationships: the glasser quality school model ; Chapter 3. Multicultural critical consciousness: it's the new "caring" -- Section 2. Professional learning that impacts caring. Chapter 4. Culturally responsive practices in educational environments: the power of caring and relationship building ; Chapter 5. Heart-based teaching: a mindfulness program for preservice teachers ; Chapter 6. From caring to cared for: prioritizing an ethic of care for special educators -- Section 3. School and community-based applications of caring. Chapter 7. Partnering with parents: establishing an ethic of care with families ; Chapter 8. Addressing the impact of trauma in high poverty elementary schools: an ecological model for school counseling ; Chapter 9. Caring as an authoritative act: re-thinking respect for students and teachers ; Chapter 10. Achievement, racial identity, and connectedness: gender differences among African American high school students ; Chapter 11. Creating a caring high school environment by utilizing a common visual language ; Chapter 12. Raising conscious kids: a community-based approach to anti-bias education.