In this powerful keynote, author and educator Stephanie Malia Krauss draws from her bestselling book Whole Child, Whole Life to describe how today's challenging times affect young people's sense of safety, resilience, and academic success. This talk explores what it takes to navigate uncertainty and thrive now and in the future. Through research-backed insights and practical strategies, participants will learn to identify warning signs that students need support and discover effective ways to balance school expectations with young people’s fundamental needs to feel protected, prepared, and cared for.