What drives us to use angry and destructive behavior and what drives us to be violent may be an inability to successfully express what is happening inside of us. Public schools have the opportunity to impact more future citizens of the world than any other institution.  Creating and maintaining emotional environments that teach, nurture, and maintain healthy behaviors is an essential element of our responsibility to maintain physically safe environments in which…

Mental health issues have long been on our leadership radar but these shootings have made it a new level of priority; one that exists in the larger context of mental health issues. Three of the shooters connected to the deadliest school shootings had documented histories of emotional challenges. Read more...

Following less than a week of intense criticism, Commissioner King is at a learning crossroad.  His next leadership  steps will either reveal his capacity to lead or not.  Read more here.

We must be calm enough to do our best thinking not our fastest reacting. With respect and civility we may bring forth a conversation that rudeness and name calling will not. There is room for disagreement but are we engaging in the process or supporting oppositional behaviors that result in things like stalemates and government shut downs?  Read more...

Coding is an essential language we should be teaching all of our students.  Perhaps, you haven't thought about that lately. Others are. If you think this is a grand premise, consider Estonia. Read more at Leadership360.