You Can Do This

On September 9, 2026September 9, 2026 By LaurenMKaufmanIn 1. Mission, Vision, and Core Values, 2. Ethics and Professional Norms, 5. Community of Care and Support for Students, 7. Professional Community for Teachers and StaffLeave a comment

Have you ever had one of those weeks when several competing priorities, all important seem to come at you at once? If you are part of the educational community, I think it’s safe to say you can probably relate. Last week was one of those weeks for me. Actually, if I’m being fair, almost every …

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Illuminating the Good

On November 26, 2025 By LaurenMKaufmanIn 1. Mission, Vision, and Core Values, 2. Ethics and Professional Norms, 5. Community of Care and Support for Students, 7. Professional Community for Teachers and Staff, 8. Meaningful Engagement of Families and Community

I want to start by saying that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It’s because the only gifts we are expected to give are the ones that matter most…our presence, our attention, and our gratitude. And as we head into the week, I’ve been thinking a lot about where we choose to shine our “flashlight,” where …

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