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Honoring the Strength That Carried Us Forward Take a quiet moment to reflect on the shoulders we stand on. The courage to speak when silence was safer, the perseverance to move forward when the path wasn’t fair. Progress is built through generations who chose hope over fear, action over apathy, and dignity over defeat. Mindfulness is awareness: of the stories that shaped us, the strength within our communities, and our responsibility to lead with empathy and purpose. Pause. R

Stop Calling Grown Women “Kiddo” I am 55 years old. I’ve worked since I was 16. I spent 34 years in education, most of them in leadership roles. I’ve presented in rooms filled with thousands of people. I’ve earned a doctorate. I’ve been published. I’ve led districts, built programs, managed teams, and navigated crises. Across my entire career (from my twenties to this very day), men I have worked for and alongside have called me “kiddo.” Not once. Not occasionally. Consistent

Fundamental Friday: Reimagining Tradition in Public Spaces Every October, schools across the country prepare for costume parades, themed...