What if Caribbean schools could become frontline incubators for peace-building? Some data point to just how pervasive violence and bullying are in Caribbean classrooms. Far from just being numbers, these statistics reflect an environment in which fear distracts students, teachers feel underprepared, and learning is compromised. Why classrooms matter, especially nowThe Caribbean is no stranger to cycles of violence, whether in gang-affected communities, domestic spaces or even online. Much more than four walls and a chalkboard, the Caribbean classroom is where the region’s future sits every morning, waiting to be taught.