A Reintroduction of the Revolutions

Schools and districts are intricate systems with many moving parts: who teaches, how we teach, what we teach, and how we lead. It’s easy to lose sight of the humans at the center—students, educators, and families. This risk is amplified at the state level, where complexity and distance from everyday classroom experiences can create blind spots. Yet the personal “why” that drives most educators is almost always a story about a particular student. Refocusing on those stories and aligning systems around the needs of every learner isn’t easy, but it’s critical work.