Tag: character education

When Cynicism Becomes a Commodity: Helping Students Recognize Marketed Identities, Emotional Influence, and Algorithmic Culture

July 2, 2026

My reflection on social media, adolescence, and the urgent need for emotional and algorithmic literacy There was a time when a slogan was just a slogan. A sentence on a T-shirt, a phrase on a coffee mug, a joke shared among friends, or a sarcastic comment at the end of a long day could remain … More When Cynicism Becomes a Commodity: Helping Students Recognize Marketed Identities, Emotional Influence, and Algorithmic Culture

Building a Strong Instructional and Caring Culture in Schools

March 4, 2026

Lessons from Harvard’s Leading Learning (HGSE – CSML) One of the most powerful insights from Module 2 of Leading Learning in the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Certificate in School Management and Leadership (CSML) program is that excellent schools integrate academic rigor with a culture of care. They intentionally build systems that support both instructional … More Building a Strong Instructional and Caring Culture in Schools