Memorial Day: Embracing Democracy and Accountability
Memorial Day is not a celebration of war.It is a solemn reminder of the cost of it. Today, we honor those who gave their lives …
Before the Caps Come Off
What We Owe Students as Another School Year Ends Graduation season reveals something powerful and lasting to us! The music.The anticipation.The tears from families.The pride …
Why Student Engagement Matters More Than Test Results
For years, educators have been sounding the alarm that something deeper is happening beneath the surface of declining engagement, rising disconnection, and narrowing definitions of student success.
Now the data is telling us what students, teachers, and communities have been feeling.
This moment demands more than concern about scores. It demands an honest conversation about what we have prioritized, what we have neglected, and what kind of learning experiences truly prepare young people for the future they are inheriting.
We Are Asking Schools to Do More With Less—And Expecting Better Results
Why the Current Model Is Broken—and What Must Change Over the course of the past decade, public education has been experiencing a tension that has …
Lift Up Teachers: Advocacy During Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week always arrives with kind words, coffee, and well-deserved recognition. While those gestures matter, they only scratch the surface of what this moment …
If It Doesn’t Count, It Doesn’t Count: The Dangerous Gap Between What We Value and What We Measure
A quiet contradiction rests at the center of our education system. We say we value critical thinking.We say we value creativity.We say we value collaboration, …
The Importance of Genuine Mental Health Conversations
May is Health Awareness Month and it is about acknowledging that, for many, the weight isn’t occasional—it’s constant. It lives in the quiet moments between …
The Erosion of Voting Rights: YET ANOTHER Call for Vigilance
There are decisions that shape policy…and then there are decisions that reshape the soul of a nation. Yesterday’s ruling by our U.S. Supreme Court that further narrows …
Why Leaders Must Prioritize Clear Messaging
Why Communication, Not Strategy, Is Where Most Leaders Succeed or Fail There was a time when leadership in the superintendency was primarily about decisions. Develop …
Femicide, Narrative, and the Work We Refuse to Do
Over the past few weeks, we have witnessed numerous, high-visibility moments when tragedy has shown up in such devastating ways that we should all be …