Ready for another great week? Years ago, I had a long talk with a great male mentor. We were talking about the dreaded...

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...

Had the opportunity to happen upon a middle school classroom last week, presentations under way so I thought I'd stay. And am I glad I...

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

Now that most schools are out of session for the summer, the celebration of graduations and promotions is about over. And certainly,...

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

Having recently read and blogged about John Maxwell's newest publication, Intentional Living, I'm even firmer in my commitment to the...

Find me a profession where I can love my work, make a living in the Silicon Valley, and be stress free. My gut tells me that may not be...

While Superintendent in the Portola Valley School District, I had the honor of being selected as one of Computer Using Educator's (CUE)...

Success isn't always based on skill, talent or experience. Sometimes it is simply based on opportunity. And often that opportunity came...

It is simply not possible to watch this video and not feel that a happy life is possible, likely because you'll find that whatever is...

At some point in each of our careers, we approach that fork in the road - stay in a position of comfort or take a risk, and then take...

Thanks, Lady Gaga, for launching a campaign that many of us can get behind. A campaign we can relate to. Launched on Instagram over the...

Had a little free time this morning so I walked the girls to school. No, the picture isn't of me. But it is of another twin mom who...

Ever heard of management by walking around? This is a well-worn strategy used by teachers to monitor and mold student behavior in the...

Chances are good that you're surrounded by others at work (and in life) who believe in your abilities, your leadership and the special...

I've learned over the years that working in public education is a passion. Too many have tried it and realized they really weren't in...

I've followed the work of Liz Wiseman for years. Her efforts around building teams and people is well know in the education ranks here in...

Feedback goes beyond evaluations. Do you take the time to give regular feedback to your employees? Maybe it’s a good time for a “New...