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 …
We All See the Dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education — But Too Few Understand the Long-Term Consequences
The nation can no longer afford to ignore what is happening in plain sight.The U.S. Department of Education is being systematically destroyed through budget reductions, …
The Invisible Work of Educators
When I think about the people who shaped my life, it’s not the ones who stood in the spotlight that come to mind. It’s the …
Veterans Day: Honoring True Service and Sacrifice
Today, we pause to honor those who have worn the uniform—not for recognition, but out of courage, conviction, and an unwavering belief in something greater …
Hungry to Learn: Our Government’s Blatant Disregard for Children
There’s a certain look in a child’s eyes when they’re hungry. It is a mix of weariness and quiet resolve. As educators, we see it …