Two Places at Once

On September 4, 2026September 4, 2026 By LaurenMKaufmanIn 1. Mission, Vision, and Core Values, 10. School Improvement, 2. Ethics and Professional Norms, 6. Professional Capacity of School Personnel, 7. Professional Community for Teachers and Staff, 9. Operations and ManagementLeave a comment

Can you relate to the feeling of wanting to be in two places at once? The first few weeks of school can feel like a whirlwind. There is the anticipation of a new year, the excitement of seeing colleagues and students, and the pressure of trying to navigate personal and professional responsibilities well. As a …

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A Name Remembered

On August 28, 2026 By LaurenMKaufmanIn 1. Mission, Vision, and Core Values, 2. Ethics and Professional Norms, 3. Equity and Cultural Responsiveness

What sticks with people long after an interaction with us has ended? Last weekend, I visited a store I frequent. The person who usually helps me was busy with another customer. We made eye contact, and I could tell she was disappointed that she couldn’t help me. But I understood completely. Why shouldn’t someone else …

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