The PreSchool-8th Grade students at this small independent school I serve as Head of School are in constant motion: experimenting in the STEAM labs, practicing trust falls on our Low Ropes course, and just plain running and playing during PE or recess. While our days on campus are expectedly upbeat, the national news is overwhelmingly reporting about the myriad of challenges that confront teachers today. From the rise of artificial intelligence to the global pandemic, from financial constraints to political divides, from school safety to the meddling of school boards, the pressure on educators seems unrelenting.
However, it's important to recognize that throughout history, education has always been challenged by societal, financial, educational, and international factors and that strong teachers and strong school systems continually adapt, just as we are teaching our students to do in school: prepare for future jobs and challenges that today may not exist.