For more than a century, schools have been structured around a central premise: information is valuable because it is scarce. Access to knowledge once required institutions. Books were expensive. Expertise was centralized. Research took time and proximity to universities or libraries. Schools existed to organize and distribute information efficiently, and success was measured by how well students mastered it. That model made sense in the Information Age. It makes less sense n

Designing Schools Where Creativity, Story, and Purpose Shape Learning Rethinking Leadership for a Changing Era Leadership has always been shaped by the context in which it exists. During the Industrial Age, effective leadership emphasized efficiency, predictability, and control. The Information Age shifted attention toward data, analysis, and access to knowledge. Each era asked leaders to develop a particular set of skills in response to the demands of the time. Education now

Exploring the connection between rigor and engagement Same content, different experience. Which lesson would you rather be a part of? As student-centered learning has evolved, classrooms have begun to look and feel different. Educators are paying closer attention to how space, story, and experience shape learning, borrowing ideas from museums, experiential design, and even theme park environments to create settings that feel more immersive and human. Along with that shift has

Reflections on a year of growth, gratitude, and the work ahead Meaningful work begins with meaningful conversations, like this one at the Beer and Napkins event. As the new year begins, I find myself reflecting on the one just behind us with gratitude for the ground it helped prepare. The past year marked an important chapter in my work, shaped by long-held ideas finally stepping into the world and by meaningful conversations with educators who continue to do deeply human wor