Much has been reported in the last couple of months in regards to young people and screen time, especially for teenagers. The debate...

Students are coming to school, armed with the latest and greatest in technology. But...not all students have access. And based on what...

Ever used Padlet? If the answer is no, think again. Padlet is an easy but effective approach to collecting, displaying and sharing...

Inspiring a new generation isn't easy work. But their energy and excitement for having an impact is something that shouldn't be ruled...

Oh, how the times have changed. I remember when I was a first year principal. Every Friday, I’d send home a flyer with all of the school...

I recently happened upon an article that had a very similar prompt....and it made me think. Really think. I read the comments from those...

Is your district Future Ready? Yes, I know. Loaded question. The term Future Ready has taken on all shapes and sizes since 99...

It has long been told that the power of our voice is often found in our stories. Stories of leadership. Stories of overcoming challenges....

Whether you’re a Superintendent, a Principal or a parent, three questions should resonate with you and the work that we expect of...

Here in California, not all school districts started the 2016/17 school year in rare form. Oakland Unified had some 400 vacant teaching...

I guess we could say this is the million dollar question. In a large metropolitan area, say the Silicon Valley or the Los Angeles basin,...

No, this really isn't a post about issues surrounding equity and diversity. Instead, equity in this situation is about an issue we've...

When faced with two choices, how many women do you think would say they were beautiful? Or average? Yes, those were the two choices given...

Dewitt Jones is one of America's top professional photographers. Twenty years with National Geographic photographing stories around the...

Ever had to unlearn something, perhaps because you learned in incorrectly the first time around? If you can't, think for a moment about...

Think you're safe online. Think again. Adults generally have a leg up on students in the judgment and common sense category. But internet...

This is the first time in my career where I've had to lead a full court press with parents to keep their students safe online. And in...

Close reading is a strategy where readings are repeated and discussions are focused on the text in order to increase text comprehension....

In many areas of California, districts are experiencing growth. From building new schools to redistricting, closing schools to opening...

Neither my Master's or my Doctoral program prepared me for working with families with significant financial issues, most specifically...