Students come into our schools with baggage. It is important that we understand that the baggage that they bring into our buildings are often things that they can not control. If that student doesn't have a pencil, give them one. If they are sleepy, give them a few minutes to rest their head. Be a safe place for them, build a relationship with the child and you just may change their life. Classroom teachers, school counselors, and the other adults in the building have the capacity to make a difference for these students.