What are the reasons that students struggle to keep up with their academics in school sports and outside commitments, injuries, sickness, or having a place that they call home? These were all the different reasons that Oakley and I talked about in this conversation. I tried to imagine dealing. Just one of these challenges and that, and not all of them at different times.

It's so impressive to hear Oakley's perseverance and positive outlook, but what was even more incredible.

She offers suggestions that would not be that hard to incorporate into our classrooms. And thinking that these suggestions and ideas would have made it easier for Oakley to be more successful, made me think. I should be doing this regardless of how hard it is for students. These are things easy for me to incorporate into my classroom, and help students access their education even more.

There's a lot in this conversation about struggling. But there's a lot of hope in this conversation, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.