The stuff I do at the VSB - mostly, attend meetings and answer emails. Also: learning about education, management, relationships, and governance. (Photo credit: Christine Cheung)
I 100% agree we shouldn't honour racist and other problematic folks with the naming of our schools and monuments. They belong in history books so we can learn to not repeat their errors. But it's not as simple as swooping in and renaming things.…
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So. We're most likely going to pass a budget this year where we have to use a sizeable chunk of accumulated surplus to cover a deficit, which kicks my money habits into high anxiety.…
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I don't reply to every email and I certainly don't write essays like this every time (I used to, and then I burnt out). Here's one I particularly enjoyed writing because I like: 1) gathering and outlining facts and 2) adding nuance to a situation that otherwise seems straightforward.…
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I get the values behind the criticism. Efficiency and utility are important considerations. What's also important to me, though, is equity.…
Read MoreSee my reply to one of the (actually not that many) emails so far about COVID-19 and education.…
Read MoreMany of you have asked us to close schools. (OK, like 2 of you asked me personally. Mostly it's chatter on social media, though my guess is that Board Chair got asked more.) Here is my answer: I think the…
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