Most of us, as caring, caregiving humans, feel a deep urge to protect children from harm, and to give all children a universal chance to learn and grow. Unchallenged, protection easily slips into overprotection and universal opportunities become confused with uniform approaches. The pandemic has indeed ripped many of us from our comfort zones. Yes, we are tired. And yes, we have risen up, sometimes repeatedly. Along the way, many of us have discovered or rediscovered or affirmed a more responsive form of education: growth happens when children participate in addressing challenges rather than being overly shielded from them. And when learning relies on local circumstances and resources, we recognize that quality is more dependent on caring, intention, and respect than on controlled content or materials.