NYC night out after a long day of workshops--we were being goofy! It is easy to think of governance and leadership as separate lanes—one for policy and one for practice. But when those lanes merge, when a board and superintendent operate as a true governance team, something remarkable happens. Decisions become grounded in purpose, not politics. Now more than ever, collaboration matters. With uncertainties surrounding federal funding, uncertainty from the U.S. Department of Education, and the growing complexity of ensuring equitable access for every student, our shared responsibility has never been clearer. The last few days I was in New York City alongside my entire Board of Education, including our student ex officio member, Alani, attending the New ...