After nearly two decades serving as a superintendent, I've learned that experience alone does not ensure wisdom. Reflection does.

When someone lands their first district leadership role, I like to offer a lighthearted welcome: "Congratulations! You now get to work half-days... you can choose the first 12 hours or the second."

A governance manifesto acts as a "North Star," aligning every AI effort with shared district priorities and ensuring cohesive implementation.

Activism energizes public discourse and calls attention to systemic needs but advocacy channels that energy into sustainable progress.

When "keeping bad things out" becomes the overarching goal, we often miss a critical point: real safety is not just about avoiding something negative; it is about building something positive.

We should never confuse quiet leadership with passive leadership. Sometimes, the most transformative change begins not with a bang but with a boundary.

Mindfulness offers a pathway to slow down, refocus and move with greater intentionality. Even small moments of calm can ripple out to energize the entire school environment.

Let's examine both sides of the argument, presenting cases for and against the dissolution of this federal agency in order to help you stay informed on why there are various perspectives.