Family Engagement

Why the Butterflies Still Matter

The back-to-school season inspires excitement and commitment in educators and families alike. Despite years of experience, the anticipation remains vital for fostering student success. Collaboration and collective leadership are emphasized, as is the importance of emotional support alongside academic achievement. This year, a renewed focus on togetherness can transform challenges into opportunities for growth and connection.

We should be teaching our children…

Wooden lettered blocks spelling ‘TEACH’ on a classroom desk, with stacks of books in the background—symbolizing education, instruction, and fostering critical thinking in children.

The author, a bibliophile, emphasizes the importance of teaching critical thinking skills to students, highlighting key lessons from Hans Rosling’s book “Factfulness” to combat ignorance.

Jump…off social media

Green digital code cascading down a black screen, evoking a Matrix-style effect—symbolizing the pervasive and complex influence of social media on human behavior and perception.

The partnership among community, parents, and schools is crucial as students face modern challenges, particularly regarding social media’s impact on mental health and well-being.

This too shall pass…Message to the Class of 2020

Inspirational black script on a white background reading ‘this too shall pass,’ symbolizing resilience, hope, and encouragement for graduates navigating uncertain times.

The message for the Class of 2020 emphasizes embracing both good and bad experiences, recognizing their impermanence, and finding peace in the knowledge that “this too will pass.”