The term STEAM has been pretty consistently bantered around for years as a replacement to STEM. Are the educational acronyms driving you...

Are you looking for a mentor? Look no further (no, I'm not offering my services but I am offering some tips). Over the years I've had...

As a female leader, I've struggled with the same issue that many others before me have - how important is it to be likeable? How...

Yes, I'm akin to googling what I need to find. But I was a little surprised last week when I ran across an article about what Google...

Fortunate (or unfortunate, depending on perspective) for my staff, I attended the ACSA Women's Leadership Conference in Redondo Beach in...

At a time of smart phones, smart watches, always-on round-the-clock atmosphere, and immediate access to just about everyone and...

We know its hard...and perhaps even harder with the new California Dashboard. Not only do we have to encourage more parent engagement,...

If you ask educators about the challenges they anticipate for 2018, you’re likely to get a range of perspectives. However, when those are...

Much has been reported in the last couple of months in regards to young people and screen time, especially for teenagers. The debate...

Ever used Padlet? If the answer is no, think again. Padlet is an easy but effective approach to collecting, displaying and sharing...

Had the opportunity to happen upon a middle school classroom last week, presentations under way so I thought I'd stay. And am I glad I...

As we head into 2018, have you made a resolution? Okay...let's just call it a goal. Have you set any goals? If not, why not consider...

Oh, how the times have changed. I remember when I was a first year principal. Every Friday, I’d send home a flyer with all of the school...

Not too long ago, I spoke at a conference and the topic of "balancing work and being a mom" was asked. And I was honest. On any given...

I recently happened upon an article that had a very similar prompt....and it made me think. Really think. I read the comments from those...

Is your district Future Ready? Yes, I know. Loaded question. The term Future Ready has taken on all shapes and sizes since 99...

The hot new trend in education? Micro-credentials. Preparing students in the latest reputable, research-based approaches isn't easy. It...

This is an easy one, because its really not two questions for school leaders to ANSWER, but rather two questions they can ASK. These two...

I'm a big fan of Sheryl Sandberg and her book, Lean In. As I write here in my office, I glance over at the worn copy on my shelf, full of...

Whether you’re a Superintendent, a Principal or a parent, three questions should resonate with you and the work that we expect of...