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When the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the foundations of schooling, many of us found ourselves looking up and seeing no clear direction....

“When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everyone will respect you.” — Lao Tzu There’s freedom in doing...

Start with Care. Stay with Care. This week, let’s remember: Innovation doesn’t grow from strategy alone. It grows from trust. Trust only...

Care is the Catalyst: Rethinking Leadership for Innovation and Trust In the field of education, where the stakes are human, not just...

Community engagement is the most overused, underdefined term in education. We list it in mission statements. We reference it in grants....

"I am out with lanterns, looking for myself." – Emily Dickinson. There is something hauntingly beautiful about this line. A quiet...

Leadership doesn’t always wear a name badge. It is evident in how we listen, how we advocate, and how we create spaces where others can...

It takes longer. We do more. We get less. When we stumble, the drop is steeper. This is the reality for women in educational leadership:...

“We are not here to make things harder. We are here to make things matter.” It’s a truth that every great educator eventually learns: The...

Too often in education, we reduce students to numbers: a test score, a reading level, a percentage point. Behind every data point is a...

The Power of Community This Monday, let’s pause and reflect on one of our most underrated sources of strength: community. In a world that...

Let’s do the math. From birth to age 18, a child lives roughly 157,680 hours. Even if a student attends school 6 hours a day, 180 days a...

We say we want students to engage. We design lessons that encourage discourse. We ask open-ended questions, create accountable talk...

The Start of Summer The start of summer is more than a shift in weather; it’s a shift in pace, in priorities, in presence. After months...

Mindful Monday: A Threshold, Not a Finish Line Some moments in life feel like endings. A door gently closes, a chapter ends, and we...

After 34 years in education, serving as a teacher, leader, consultant, and most recently as a district director overseeing an...

Leadership is more than encouragement; it’s about empowerment. There’s a subtle but powerful difference between saying “I’m so proud of...

Transitions aren’t just about leaving, they’re about becoming . In leadership, education, and life, we often hold tightly to what was,...

Be Careful What You Wish For Democracy gives us a voice. Leadership gives that voice direction. But sometimes, in the rush to "have a...

In every thriving organization, there’s a common thread: employees feel seen, valued, and inspired. And at the heart of that feeling?...