Happy Kwanzaa
Happy Kwanzaa to all who celebrate. May these days of reflection and renewal center us in Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work & Responsibility), …
Embrace the Quiet Moments of Christmas
Christmas has a way of slowing the noise—if we allow it. In a year filled with urgency, headlines, controversy, dissension, and hard work, I hope …
Reading as an Act of Curiosity—and Courage
As we approach the holidays and things begin to slow down a bit. I would implore us to consider how much time we spend in …
What Students Really Need Right Now
As we approach the winter break in schools, I wanted to take a moment to consider that we actually “do” to kids in schools each …
Happy Hanukkah!
We honor moments that invite reflection, light, and hope. Hanukkah reminds us that even in uncertain times, a small flame—when protected and nurtured—can illuminate the …
Mindfulness in the Superintendency: Leading with Clarity in the Storm
Superintendents live at the intersection of urgency and uncertainty — a place where the stakes are high, the timelines are short, and decisions ripple far …
Words Don’t Just Describe the World—They Shape It
There is a kind of language that doesn’t simply harm—it shrinks humanity. It reduces people to stereotypes, insinuations, and triggers designed not to understand but …
Why Teaching Kids AI Literacy Can’t Wait
It wasn’t that long ago that teaching students how to use technology meant showing them how to type, navigate the internet safely, or build a …
Finding Gratitude in a Year of Change
The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us and we have always recognized it as a moment to pause—to breathe, to reflect, to gather ourselves before the …
When We Silence Public Media, We Shrink Our Democracy
The drumbeat to cut funding for PBS and other public media and television programming has been fodder for political campaigns over the course of the …