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Public Education Isn’t Ice Cream — But It Can Still Bring People Together

A scoop of melting blue ice cream on a desk beside a pencil and an open notebook, with the caption: ‘Public Education Isn’t Ice Cream — But It Can Still Bring People Together.’

Public education isn’t simple—it’s a promise to serve all with care, trust, and purpose. Not a product, but a public good that touches every life.

Comfortable Tension

A metal transmission tower stabilized by multiple tensioned support wires, standing in a grassy field under a partly cloudy sky—symbolizing the importance of balance and tension in leadership.

Tension between school boards and superintendents can hinder effective leadership. Building strong relationships, consistent communication, and a shared vision are essential for successful education management.

HOPE

The article emphasizes the importance of Hope as a crucial predictor of success and well-being for students, especially in overcoming trauma, and advocates nurturing this quality in education.

Vision of a Minuteman

Circular emblem for Revere Local Schools featuring a bold red ‘R’ and phrases like ‘Confident & Empathetic,’ ‘Learner’s Mindset,’ and ‘Vision of a Minuteman,’ representing the district’s Portrait of a Graduate.

Revere Local School District is developing a Portrait of a Graduate to foster community engagement and prepare students for leadership amid contemporary challenges through collaborative efforts and student voices.

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.

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.”