With some combination of remote, hybrid, or in-person learning with social distancing restrictions--and (hopefully) a bit of time this summer to relax and restore--teachers are ready to take on the 2021-2022 school year. The question on everyone's mind is, "What will our students need?" The idea of differentiation is taking center stage. Differentiated instruction is not new, but its essential emphases on empathy and meeting students' needs have never been more important. This article presents 4 tips on where to start: (1) Focus on "growth" instead of "loss"; (2) Offer empathy, not interventions; (3) Plan instruction that is equitable, not equal; and (4) Assume positive intent.