A Bit of Optimism The Future of Leadership with educator Elizabeth English
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Oct 24, 2023 
Elizabeth English, the innovative head of the Archer School for Girls, discusses the vital lessons she learns from the younger generation. She highlights the importance of resilience, the struggles with screen addiction, and the need for rules and boundaries. English emphasizes empowering student voices in education, advocating for community engagement to tackle societal challenges. Through her insights on parenting, mental health, and the balance between individuality and community, she inspires hope for a brighter future led by today's youth.
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Hopeful Future Leaders
- Today's teens are aware of leadership failures and societal problems.
- Despite this, they remain hopeful and determined to make a difference.
Teaching Civil Discourse
- Teach civil discourse by establishing norms for conversations.
- Emphasize active listening, empathy, and respectful disagreement.
Parental Anxiety
- Parental anxiety about their children's future drives them to micromanage.
- This often includes pressuring schools and over-planning their children's lives.