Dr. Claudia Smith and Kennia Scarano (Los Lobos 2026) recently attended an event at NC State where they met the former US Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona.
Congratulations Dr. Anna Egalite! She was selected as an Educational Liberty Fellow at the Institute for Governance & Civics at Florida State University, where she will serve for two years contributing research on education, governance and public policy.
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State leaders and education experts continue to sound the alarm that the Trump administration’s hold on $6.8 billion in already allocated federal funds will harm students from low-income families, students with disabilities, and English learners. https://t.co/yKqAFq6TgR
"Inclusion should be the first 'rock' on which to build our house." - Pope Francis, 2020.
The Holy Father was a longtime supporter of our movement and a champion of inclusion for society’s most vulnerable and marginalized. Read more here: 🔗https://t.co/X4PJmBshpd #PopeFrancis
Closing a wonderful chapter at the 706 today! So many wonderful friendships and memories have been made and I am so grateful to have had this opportunity. Today will be a tough one for me as I hate goodbyes and apparently someone has been cutting onions around here 🥲😉
We are thrilled to continue the impactful work of preparing excellent school leaders for NC public schools with the support of a $14+ million grant from the NC Principal Fellows Program! @NCPFellows
Happy Friyay NOLAPS community! Our world is constantly changing, like the mind of our brilliant scholars. Within them are the changes needed to better this world for us all. I’m grateful to be part of seeing it firsthand. Have an amazing weekend….on purpose! #suptsays
"We build community, connection & understanding through dialogue."—Principal @inspiretheyouth
Staff can refer to these "Restorative Questions" when navigating tough conversations with students.
I had an incredible time at the #ASCDLeadership Summit. I can’t wait to share what I’ve learned and put some of these incredible #transformationalleadership practices into play. So long, Nashville!
Maslow Before Bloom
Before the lessons and the tests,
Before the grades that deem who’s best,
We must remember first to see,
The roots beneath the learning tree.
A child hungry, tired, or cold,
Cannot grasp the stories told.
No formula or history chart,
Can reach a wounded, aching heart.
Safety, love, a place to rest,
Come first before we learn or test.
For minds can’t flourish, dream, or bloom,
In a heart that’s trapped in gloom.
So feed the spirit, calm the fears,
Dry the eyes, and lend your ears.
Build the trust and light the way,
Then knowledge will find room to stay.
When Maslow’s needs are met with care,
Then Bloom can follow anywhere.
But first, we nurture, heal, and tend,
For true growth starts where basics mend.