The Wise-Compassionate Framework: Redefining Educational Systems for Equity and Holistic Student Success
Keywords:
Wise-Compasion Framework, culturally responsive teaching, multilingual learners, student successAbstract
In an era of increasing diversity and complexity in education, the Wise-Compassionate Framework (WCF) offers a revolutionary model that integrates compassion, cultural responsiveness, and evidence-based interventions within the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) paradigms. This article introduces the WCF's evolved iteration, emphasizing its applicability in supporting multilingual learners and promoting equity. By synthesizing established theories with new insights, the WCF offers educators, school leaders, and researchers a profound, practical approach to creating inclusive educational environments that foster academic achievement and social-emotional well-being.
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