Public Education

Lessons of a Superintendent’s Summer: Reflections on Stress, Purpose, and Staying Present

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Each summer, as school buildings settle into a slower rhythm and classrooms fall quiet, I find myself reflecting, not just on the year behind us, but on the road ahead. These so-called dog days of summer might suggest rest, but for those of us in education, they offer something more vital: renewal. Twelve years ago,Continue reading “Lessons of a Superintendent’s Summer: Reflections on Stress, Purpose, and Staying Present”

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.