The Social Mouthpeace
Writing on equity, schools, and practice
Field notes and essays for district leaders, school leaders, teachers, and families. Every piece is published in full here and on Substack.
5 articles in Families & Belonging
September 16, 2026
You Want Family Trust. Have You Designed for It?
Schools say they want families to trust them. But trust is shaped by what families have to navigate long before they ever walk into a meeting.
Read the articleSeptember 10, 2026
Schools Are Teaching AI Literacy. Who Is Teaching the Parents?
Families don’t need to become AI experts. But they do need enough information to understand what is entering their children’s education.
Read the articleAugust 26, 2026
Schools Are Making AI Decisions. But Who Asked the Families?
If AI is changing how children learn, communicate, receive support, and share information at school, family engagement can’t begin after the decisions are already made.
Read the articleJune 15, 2025
Until He Finds His Fire Again:
Parenting a High Schooler in the In-Between
Read the articleOctober 4, 2024
Navigating School as a Parent of a Neurodiverse Child:
Balancing Support, Independence, and Advocacy
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