This fall, some of our schools might have spent more time on testing than healing, and many students and staff are struggling. We have to pivot, but how? Here are some initial ideas about how we can support our students and ourselves in healing. I am collaborating with Farah Assiraj, Neema Avashia, and colleagues from across BPS on this, and we will be adding more lessons, resources, and strategies, but for now, send me any feedback about what else our students need, strategies/ideas/lessons you are willing to share, and how we can make it happen.  [Photo credit: Letta Neely] 

9th Grade Ethnic Studies Teacher Neema Avashia (BCLA/McCormack Lower School) writes: "This week marks the end of Boston’s historic mayoral election. It also marks the start of the Hindu festival of Diwali — two seemingly unrelated events that have always been connected in my mind." Read Neema's beautiful article - "Unlearning the 'rules' about what a leader looks like." 

We all have more important work to focus on than email, but when we aren't on top of our emails, it can create subconscious stress; hurt our relationships; or create professional issues if we miss important communication. In this 14-minute video, I explain how to get on top of your email game. A friend read my video notes a few weeks ago to give me feedback and said that they didn't realize how much stress email was causing them until they took the steps I recommend. I think you will love the idea about how the email signature feature can save you time too!