As we embark on a new year, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy challenges every member of Georgia's educational community—not only teachers but also principals, assistant principals, district leaders, bus drivers, nutrition staff, counselors, and administrative support—to strive for equity, inclusion, and a shared sense of purpose when supporting scholars. Dr. King shared that "Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education" (from his essay, "The Purpose of Education," published in The Maroon Tiger, 1947). This quote encourages us to reflect on our practices and set a course for a more culturally responsive 2025 to build our scholars' intelligence...