The Mythology of Education, Part 3

When the belief structure fractures, the rituals remain. That is when leadership gets hard.

The Mythology of Education, Part 2

Every mythology has characters. Education is no different.

The Mythology of Education, Part 1

Education did not borrow from mythology. Education is mythology. The bureaucracy came later. The belief structure was always there.

The Promise of AI Is Not Enough. Leadership Is

What the computer lab never settled, and what AI is putting back on the table.

Evidence-Based Resume Screening in an AI-Influenced Applicant Market

Evidence-based resume screening for building administrators navigating an AI-influenced applicant market.

The Parking Lot Problem: When Schools Become the Last Safety Net

Schools didn't choose this role. It was left to them. Here's what that means for every leader in this field.

Beyond the Ban: What Happens When Schools Stop Policing Screens and Start Teaching With Them

The American Academy of Pediatrics retired the two-hour rule. The data says it's time to rethink everything.

Celebrating Motherhood and Educational Leadership: A Tribute to Mothers in the Educational Sector

This special edition issue is dedicated to educators who simultaneously balance two of the most demanding roles, often without recognition. Today, I want to pause and honor them.

Steering Through Storms: How Leaders Protect School Climate When Everything Is Shifting

School climate is essential. It forms the foundation that supports all other aspects of education.

The Services You Choose Are the Equity Strategy You’re Running

Every vendor contract is an equity decision. Most districts evaluate services on cost and convenience. The harder question is whether those services are designed to reach the students who need them most.

Educational Leadership: The Budget Is the Message

When the money runs out, the programs do too. What you cut reveals what you protect. Leading with clarity when budgets tighten.

Cultivating Critical Discernment: Fact-Checking and Information Literacy in the Digital Age for Educational Leaders

Bad information has always existed. What's changed is how fast it spreads and how convincing it looks. Here's what educational leaders need to know — and practice — to navigate it.

Beyond Burnout: Building Real Resilience in Educational Leadership

Real resilience in educational leadership is not about enduring challenges alone. It involves creating systems, habits, and relationships that enable you and your team to adapt, learn, and remain grounded, especially during demanding times.

Cultivating Your Intellectual Garden: Building a Personal Research Library

A personal research library is not a passive shelf — it is a daily intellectual practice that sharpens your scholarship, deepens your leadership, and builds the agency you need most.

Educational Leadership: The Power of Leading by Example

True leadership is revealed in quiet, everyday actions that embody integrity, resilience, and a commitment to equity. Explore how authentic presence and consistent example shape school culture and inspire lasting impact on students and staff alike.

Own Your Learning: The Real Meaning of Scholarly Agency

Stop waiting for someone to hand you a growth plan. The most effective educators own their learning — and it changes everything about the way they lead.

One Vision, One Voice, One Brand: Announcing the Integration of Educational Leadership and Edupreneurs Network

We are thrilled to announce the integration of our brands into a single, unified identity: the Educational Leadership and Edupreneurs Network newsletters are coming together under one roof. This will mean a more focused experience, a stronger community, and a unified vision for the future of education.

Jesse Jackson: The Unfinished Architecture

Jesse Jackson’s legacy is not a completed monument, but an unfinished architecture of inclusion that continues to be tested. In a 2026 climate defined by a "State of Emergency" regarding our country’s democratic progress, his "Rainbow Coalition" serves as the primary map for resistance.

Educational Leadership: Beyond Titles and Positions – How Your Daily Actions Define Your Leadership

Leadership in education isn’t about titles or corner offices. It’s about the choices you make each day, how you treat others, and the example you set. Your daily actions shape your organization’s culture and inspire those around you.

Educational Leadership: When the Super Bowl Became a Lesson Plan

Cultivating Adaptive Capacity: Reflections for Educational Leaders in Times of Transformation

Equity, Access, and Closing the Opportunity Gap: The Critical Role of Educational Services

Leading Through Turbulence: A Newsletter Series for Educational Leaders

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Ancient Wisdom Through Modern Voices: How Thought Leaders Embody Cultural Intelligence

Over the course of three years, I explored five profound cultural concepts that shape organizational leadership.