I often hear friends, colleagues, and clients say: “I want to be more intentional.” My response is usually a simple question: What does being intentional mean in practical terms? Very few can [...]

What if our biggest disagreements are not about what we value, but what we believe about those values? We may share values such as health, freedom, safety, compassion, and human dignity, yet our [...]

Novak Djokovic’s The Wolf in Winter is more than a story about vaccination and the 2022 Australian Open. It is a story of courage under pressure, conviction despite consequences, and perseverance [...]

Mark L. Javitch, Esq. challenges Jewish organizations to reconsider how antisemitism cases are pursued, warning that cases built primarily on offensive speech rather than actionable conduct may [...]

Elul invites us to examine the distance between who we are and who we aspire to become. Through teshuvah and four biblical pathways, Torah wisdom guides us to realign our values, serve others, [...]

When I enter someone's personal social media page, I see it much like entering their home within a shared community. You may be welcomed into someone's home and still disagree with the host. You [...]

❤️ KINDNESS IS CONTAGIOUS. WHAT RIPPLE WILL YOU CREATE TODAY? Researchers Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler, authors of *Connected*, discovered that acts of kindness create a ripple effect [...]

The greatest obstacle to meaningful education reform is not a lack of policies, funding, or regulations. It is institutional immunity: a system that shields school officials and administrators [...]

What began as an ordinary stop at a grocery store after a morning walk became an unforgettable lesson in leadership. When a store manager approached us with one simple question, "Is everything [...]

The film The Great Awakening is more than a historical drama. It is an enlightening and inspiring reminder of what happens when religion and reason converge on a shared foundation: [...]

The courage of Ethan Gordon, a student at Torrey Pines High School, has exposed a disturbing and undeniable pattern at Torey Pines High School. Students displayed signs reading: “F* ICE,” [...]

We, the undersigned, call on Congress to enact the Educational Accountability, Integrity, and Personal Liability Act of 2026 (Accountability Act) to address a systemic failure in the enforcement [...]

Where authority breaches its duty of care, institutional immunity shall be void, and personal accountability shall be imposed on those who abdicate their responsibilities. Congress must [...]

Easter is not merely a commemoration. It is a test—of faith, of character, and of humanity now. At its core, Easter tells a story of betrayal, sacrifice, and redemption—anchored in the life of [...]

Passover’s Final Test: Echad Mi Yodea Isn’t a Song—It’s a Question: Do You Know Who You Are, and Will You Stand as a Zionist? HAPPY PASSOVER: ONE STORY. ONE PURPOSE. ONE WHO KNOWS. In every [...]

Impulse Without Inquiry. A couple of weeks ago, I saw this post: “Father cuts his son’s locs because he bullied a child with cancer. Is this the correct punishment?” Within hours, the [...]

This is not journalism. It is a distortion that fuels antisemitism. Ana Kasparian says: “The truth matters.” Then tell all of it—and in the right sequence. In today’s media environment, [...]

Antisemitism is prejudice, hostility, or discrimination against Jews as Jews—individually or collectively. It can manifest in beliefs, speech, actions, or institutional behavior

Antisemitism is prejudice, hostility, or discrimination against Jews as Jews—individually or collectively. It can manifest in beliefs, speech, actions, or institutional behavior

Yesterday, I shared a message from a “friend” ending her connection with me. Not a close friend—someone I had spoken to maybe three times. But we all experience moments like this. This dynamic [...]

The crisis across educational institutions in the United States reveals an alarming pattern: administrators who enable or conceal misconduct rarely face consequences. From sexual misconduct to [...]

During a recent House Committee on Education and the Workforce’s congressional hearing, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) asked Secretary of Education Linda McMahon a simple question: “Does refusing to [...]

The new film new film Nuremberg isn’t just historically disturbing; it’s a wake-up call. Based on real conversations between U.S. Army psychiatrist Dr. Douglas Kelley and Hermann Göring, it [...]

Chanukah is one of the most defining stories in Jewish history—and it doesn’t stay in the past. It steps into every generation and asks a living question: When others demand that we redefine our [...]

On this Thanksgiving, may we breathe a little slower, listen a little deeper, and welcome gratitude with the full breath of the holiday—an invitation to illuminate our gathering with the history, [...]

Teshuva on Yom Kippur: The Return That Transforms As Yom Kippur begins, Jews around the world conclude the Ten Days of Awe and enter the sacred work of Teshuva—a process far deeper than mere [...]

The Ranking Mirage reflects how school officials manipulate parents, donors, and policymakers into confusing status with substance. According to a recent New York Times report, Columbia, [...]

The hunger for God persists even in machines. A recent New York Times article noted that people are “confessing their secrets and searching for something omniscient” in chatbots. As Jews prepare [...]

In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, anguish gave way to tributes — heartfelt, diverse, and spanning politics, culture, and faith. Yet one question continues to reverberate: Why should he [...]

It Started with After-School Playdates… Then Came the Text Message That Changed Everything. The idea behind Let’s Speak Up™ and the SELF-Ex™ Guide began in the most unexpected way: during [...]

When logic is used not to enlighten, but to isolate, exploit, and radicalize. A chilling New York Times investigation exposes the truth behind the so-called Zizians—a fringe cult born from the [...]

We just returned from Israel, and what we witnessed was a nation stripped bare. From Tel Aviv’s Hostage Square to the winding streets of Tzfat, from Akko to Caesarea, from Mount Herzl to the [...]

During a recent House Committee on Education and the Workforce’s congressional hearing, Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.) asked Secretary of Education Linda McMahon a simple question: “Does refusing to [...]

My mother was married at thirteen and gave everything to raise five children in a world where her voice was rarely heard—but her actions spoke volumes. She nurtured with quiet strength, led with [...]

“Kids for Cash” Playbook: When Systems Exploit Families Instead of Protecting Them We are living in deeply disturbing times. The rise in antisemitism across our educational institutions is not [...]

Parental Rights & Consent Protection Letter This letter formally notifies schools and districts that no interviews, evaluations, or disciplinary actions involving your child may take place [...]

🕯️ One Table. One People. One Fight for Freedom. Passover is not just a story we tell—it’s a stand we take. This year, we reflect through the theme: The ONE Journey of Personal Responsibility [...]

Goldberg admitted he hesitated. “Do I stay in the group and watch it unfold, and say nothing, so no one can accuse me of anything?” he asked himself. He even wondered whether he had been added [...]

Academic freedom is a cornerstone of higher education, but it is not a license to fabricate, distort, or promote falsehoods under the guise of scholarship. According to the U.S. Federal Research [...]

The heated exchange between President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has sparked intense debate worldwide. While some focus on moral grounds and [...]

True deterrence for misconduct—whether sexual, antisemitic, or academic—will only come when administrators face personal liability and substantial penalties for cover-ups, deliberate negligence, [...]

Love is one of the most profound and celebrated aspects of human existence—both in our relationships with others and with ourselves. Yet, its true nature is often misunderstood. Many see love as [...]

When schools cover up misconduct, victims endure years of trauma, offenders continue their abuse, and taxpayers and institutions bear the financial burden, while complicit officials evade [...]

As the High Holidays draw near, Jewish communities around the world prepare to welcome the new year with renewed hope, courage, and unwavering dedication. The month of Elul, a time of deep [...]

Recent investigations into various school districts reveal alarming patterns of misconduct, cover-ups, and violations of students' rights. The San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) is a [...]

Recent investigations into various school districts reveal alarming patterns of misconduct, cover-ups, and violations of students' rights. The San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD) is a [...]

“In response to the COVID-19 challenges facing students the USC Center EDGE, Andrew Nikou Foundation, and IDEO formed The Education (Re)Open challenge, aimed to develop the Education Solutions [...]

On November 16th, 2018 the Department of Education issued a press release that the proposed Title IX rule “provides clarity for schools, support for survivors, and due process rights to all.” [...]

Know Your Rights! Opt-Out from Exams this Week! Many students are stressed and ridden with anxiety with upcoming AP exams. Did you know you have the right to opt-out of SBACELA, [...]

“Yesterday is not ours to recover but tomorrow is ours to win or lose.” Quote is taken from the movie Breakthrough

#METOO POWERFUL NATIONAL AND LOCAL RESOURCES TO COMBAT ABUSE #Metoo movement powerful resources to [...]

On November 2011, as I watched the trial of Jerry Sandusky in disbelief, I was outraged. Physical and sexual abuse against vulnerable boys had occurred and school officials and coaches had [...]

According to CPRA, California Public Records Request Act, "the primary purpose is to give the public an opportunity to monitor the functioning of their government. The greater and more unfettered [...]

During my attendance of SDUHSD Board Meeting with new leadership of Dr. Haley, I was shocked …The Board Walked Out… Four of the five current board members in attendance attempted to silence her [...]

Speaking up: an action that empowers, liberates, and instills confidence in us. Yet, strings interwoven with fear and anxiety chain us into our safe zone-- silence. These strings bind us, leaving [...]

Today, I take full ownership of the “storm” generated in the community! The storm emerged due to intense resistance to change status quo at SDUHSD. The storm, a.k.a. conflict, is a war of [...]

Freedom of speech is violated, but current SDUHSD board members walk out...leadership? When attending the SDUHSD Board Meeting major issues arose ... Yesterday, on Thursday November 1st, I [...]

"Super strong union president who is nicknamed the unofficial board member who is often in cahoots with admin on the sly to maintain their side deals. This means that bad teachers can be really [...]

Thanks for contacting us about this issue. We temporarily restricted your Nextdoor account after we received a complaint regarding your recent content and found that you had violated our [...]

From the onset, I began to receive anonymous emails that my signs are an “eyesore to the community” and “how dare you have the nerve to trash up our community with your obnoxious signs?” Then [...]

It's time to transform our school systems to focus on students' well-being, life skills, critical thinking, problem solvers, and continuous improvement systems.

Currently, three of the five Board Members on the San Dieguito Union High School District are Union funded and controlled by the Union. Here are some excerpts from Marsha Sutton of the Del Mar [...]

To empower students means to see the world from their perspective, to provide guidance, tools and the opportunity to learn from struggle, challenge, and mistakes—all done with patience and [...]

Board responsibilities include setting direction, establishing an effective and efficient structure. providing support, ensuring accountability and providing community leadership as advocates for [...]

“Taxpayers and students need an independent representative who will look out for their interests… a parent of a district student…with fresh ideas. Lea is an outspoken voice for students and [...]

Our Board lacks accountability, transparency, and integrity.  The Board's majority has made many poor decisions.  Backed by special interest groups, the Board has made reckless decisions that [...]

For 7-years, former teachers’ union president, Bob Croft, was employed by the District but did not teach in the classroom. Croft was paid a full teacher’s salary from school funds to the extent [...]

Find your nearest polling location. Get out and vote to make a difference in your community! You have the power to initiate change.

Something that is crystal clear to me is that conflict arises from problems that are ignored, dismissed, and mismanaged. The solution, no matter the challenge is to face problems head-on and [...]

School officials and personnel fail to protect children despite extensive federal and state laws guiding them to report incidents of discrimination, assault, bullying and abuse. By law, they are [...]

Ashly McGlone, from the Voice of San Diego, reports the “student … was having a sexual relationship with a teacher … when school officials confronted her during her senior year … they were [...]

Assistant Principal Who Allegedly Failed to Protect Students from Sexual Assault May Be Hired to Lead CVMS, Really

“No one should be afraid to speak up when children are bullied and violated,” said Lea Wolf, co-founder of Let’s Speak Up. “We need to empower children and become their voice when needed, so [...]

How to collaborate with your children to gain buy-in and make better decisions. Lead your children with their well-being and safety in mind. Social and peer pressure should be at the bottom of [...]

In this era, excellence is often measured by reputation and appearances. Decisions are often made by the rumors that permeate the air and the gust of prestige some affluent families may look for. [...]

"I lost my church. I lost my closest friends as a result of advocating for survivors who had been victimized by similar institutional failures in my own community. I lost every shred of privacy. [...]

"The failure of U.S. schools to protect students from sexual abuse by school personnel is a story of school administrators and district cover-ups, lack of training, incomplete teacher background [...]

It is important to file complaints with appropriate authorities and agencies: Campus Antisemitism Legal Line: (CALL) https://www.legal-protection.org Anti-Defamation League: [...]

How to know if it is Hate Crime: Is the offender targeting the victim or property because they belonged to a protected group? Does the victim belong to one of the following protected groups? [...]

A hate incident is an action or behavior motivated by hate, which, for various reasons, is not considered a crime. Examples of hate incidents include: Name-calling Insults Displaying hate [...]

18 U.S.C. § 245: This statute makes it a crime to use, or threaten to use force to willfully interfere with any person because of race, color, religion, or national origin and because the person [...]

This article draws inspiration from a personal revelation during a recent visit to Jerusalem, discovering the profound link between the Hebrew word for “creation” and concepts such as wellness, [...]

Guide to 'Willful Defiance': Has your student been accused of 'willful defiance'? Know that 'willful defiance' has been banned from Education Codes! Yet, school administrators use it to justify [...]

The story of Thanksgiving reminds us of the historical context and relationships between the pilgrims and Native Americans, threaded by loyalty and betrayal, trust and distrust. Thanksgiving is a [...]

Becoming a published author ignites some strange sensation, one so special then when I hold the weight of 500 or so pages that I've written, I feel as full as the front cover is to the back. It's [...]

Mental health improves when each one of us takes personal responsibility to engage in healthy and constructive behaviors

As a mother, since Sabrina was five, I sought to create a constructive conflict resolution process for us.  I did not believe in punishment or the traditional method of ‘grounding.’ Rather, I [...]

The Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah is celebrated in every corner of the world on this very day. Some Jews had begun preparing even weeks in advance for this sanctified time. During the month of [...]

School board trustees are supposed to be apolitical. Trustees are entrusted to serve students' best interests. However, repeatedly the SDUHSD, San Dieguito Union High School District, school [...]

Thanksgiving season is a time to reflect on being grateful to our friends and family, and to appreciate what we have so we can lead happier lives. “Who is rich? The one who is happy in his lot.” [...]

Endless power struggles and political infighting on the San Dieguito Union High School District Board of Trustees have deteriorated the well-being of our students and robbed the community of [...]

“In response to the COVID-19 challenges facing students the USC Center EDGE, Andrew Nikou Foundation, and IDEO formed The Education (Re)Open challenge, aimed to develop the Education Solutions [...]

Following publication of Recall to Resignation, many community members requested additional information on the recall process as it relates to their school board members. We have learned that [...]

What can you do to make your recall successful? I would like to share with you the strong arguments we used to push for her resignation. A resignation is greatly preferred as you do not have to [...]

Detrimental practices of sexual assault cover ups to drain parents and victims: deflect, delay, discredit, defame, demean, disparage...

Empowering others to combat bullying, harassment, and sexual assault is a cause I have been passionate about for many years now. Bullying was never something that I personally struggled with. As [...]

Story Highlights: A lack of transparency decreases productivity and trust, makes creating smart decisions difficult, and increases liability for organizations. Through ensuring transparency [...]

The desire to harm. Why do individuals--like you and me--gain some visceral urge to inflict pain upon themselves or on others?  We aren’t born with it. To harm yourself and to harm others lie in [...]

“Without trust, we cannot face the difficult challenges in our world today.” -Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary General When you think of a trustworthy organization, what is the first thing that [...]

A Paradigm Shift - Practical Solution If we want everyone to be better off--victims, institutions, and offenders alike--we must take immediate action from the onset when misconduct is reported [...]

Cover Ups Deprive Offenders from Path to Recovery Betrayal comes at a steep cost not only to the victim of abuse, but to the offender as well. For the victim, the harm is obvious; he or she is [...]

Discriminatory practices are often only raised and remedied when students, parents, teachers, coaches, and others can report such practices to school administrators without the fear of [...]

Education Code 49066 govern grades. Do you believe that the grade your received had a clerical or mechanical mistake, fraud, bad faith, or incompetency? You have a recourse!

Sample Letter Public Records Request Source: https://firstamendmentcoalition.org/public-records-2/sample-cpra-request-letter/ Date Name and Title (of the official with custody of the [...]

“We can't keep brushing over this shit. it's not ok. If something bad happens at school, We should be able to talk about it, We should be heard and supported. We say mental health is a [...]

This past weekend, while campaigning at our local Einstein's Bagels, I was approached by a Torrey Pines' senior. The student was a registered voter and wanted to know more about my campaign [...]

Intrigued by my campaign message to "Empower Students," another District student stopped by to talk with me.  She preferred I did not use her real name for fear of retaliation so, for purposes of [...]

According to the 2017 Healthy Kids Survey, “ … approximately 11.3% of the seniors at LCC reported using LSD, 74% alcohol, almost 60% marijuana, and over 60% vaping devices.  Reports from Torrey [...]

The Sweetwater Union High School District in Chula Vista investigated a male teacher last year for sexual misconduct following reports made by at least three students. After the investigation [...]

School officials and district employs 'Pass the Trash' practice that emboldens offenders and endangers students! WITHOUT WARNING SYSTEM, SCHOOLS OFTEN ‘PASS THE TRASH’ — AND EXPOSE KIDS TO [...]

A former La Costa Canyon High student says that during her senior year, she had a months-long sexual relationship with one of her teachers. The school investigated the teacher at the time, but [...]

What can Thumper teach Trump? Did Trump read the story Bambi? I’m not sure if New Yorkers read the story of Bambi, they might have, but certainly did not adopt Thumper’s philosophy. However, [...]