It’s another Smart Start Monday! Ray Basaldua joined us this morning to share more about the ERC Development Network and how their innovative curriculum is helping reshape the way students learn. At the heart of their program is a unique thinking model built around Ethics, Relationships, and Cognition, also known as the ERC framework. With this approach, students are taught to think more deeply in any situation, recognize how their choices affect others, and build stronger real-life decision-making skills. Ray says the goal is simple: help young people grow into thoughtful, capable, and empathetic adults by giving them the tools they need to succeed academically and personally. For families and educators looking to elevate the way their students learn, the ERC Development Network offers a fresh and meaningful path forward.