FROM NINA'S DESK

When done well, onboarding doesn't just check boxes. It builds momentum, clarity, and community-setting the tone for a year where teachers feel capable, connected, and ready to teach.

In July or August, most candidates are demo-ing in someone else’s classroom, with kids they don’t know, and maybe content they didn’t choose. You’re seeing a slice—but not the core.

Right now, many of you are still scrambling to fill vacancies. You’re not alone—this is the reality for countless school leaders in July. You’re balancing urgency with intention, trying to make smart hires without losing momentum. So what do you do when the clock is ticking?

Whatever your vision, the challenge now is turning intention into impact. That’s where the CARE Framework comes in—a tool to help school leaders plan with focus, clarity, and alignment.

Systems thinking offers a powerful framework for school improvement by promoting a holistic, collaborative, and adaptive approach

Systems thinking offers a transformative approach for school leadership teams... to foster collaboration and drive continuous improvement.

The most effective school leaders are those who can dream big while also having the skills to build those dreams piece by piece.