Professional growth is one of the few ways to really focus on student learning and academic achievement. Supporting teachers and...

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

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...

I often think back to my Master's Program at San Jose State University, surrounded by classmates who are now steadfast friends and...

As a female leader, I've become well versed in the glass ceiling concept. Heck, I've lived it. The barriers for women to move up in...

Not sure if you can relate to that picture above, but if you can, you likely have a child somewhere in your world between the age of 5...

Years ago, one of my roles at the Santa Clara County Office of Education was to coach school teams and large groups in change management...

We’ve all been there. Conference after conference. Training after training. Receive the agenda ahead of time and peruse for breaks and...

Let’s face it. When exposed to it, most students take to coding. I’ve observed this in class after class. Regardless of grade level,...

You've probably heard the famous Woody Allen phrase..."80% of success is just showing up." And as a leader of school district, I couldn't...

So much has changed with the advent of developing technology that pushes us to do more, work more effectively, and automate as much as...

Knowing that a tough meeting is scheduled for the next day may lead to sleepless nights and edgy mornings. Although there are generally...

Today’s students are gaining new ways of thinking and interacting for a future that we are not entirely sure will look like. While some...