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Insights and reflections shaped by our work supporting leadership, governance, and learning communities.

Two Things Can Be True At Once – Lessons from Iran and Venezuela
A reflection on Iran’s complex realities and a moving essay on Venezuela’s diaspora—holding multiple truths, resilience, and hope in uncertain times.
What “Something Big Is Happening” Means for Schools
AI is transforming the future of work. What does that mean for schools? Hard questions leaders and boards must confront—now.
Five AI Education Trends (Not What You Expect) to Understand for 2026
Five unexpected AI education trends shaping 2026—from ambient AI to the collapse of search—and practical guidance for school leaders navigating uncertainty.
The Craving for Real: How Gen Z Is Redefining Connection in a Digital World
In an age of AI and digital overload, students want real connection. A call for schools to rebalance technology with humanity, mission, and meaning.
I’m Here Because of Jane Goodall
How an unforgettable encounter with Jane Goodall inspired a life’s work in global education, courage, and raising children to be at home in the world.
Dignity Is the Non-Negotiable
Why dignity—not cruelty or empty kindness—must be non-negotiable in schools, and how the Mentor Mindset helps young people build courage, agency, and resilience.
Worried About the World? Try Urgent Optimism
“Urgent optimism” isn’t hopium—it’s hope with agency. How schools and communities can build mental flexibility, collective imagination, and action in hard times.

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