Lise's Lens

List of 15 news stories.

• Lise's Lens: November 5, 2026

  11/5/2026
  This week, I explored a student-created election guide, learned about Native American history, and enjoyed an incredible performance by student band Q.
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• Lise's Lens: October 22, 2026

  10/29/2026
  This week I am reading about this year's Nobel Peace Prize laureate, thinking about the student protests happening around the world, and watching our students show off their school to their grandparents and loved ones!
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• Lise's Lens: October 29, 2026

  10/29/2026
  This week I reflect on Gen Z’s apparent love for tangible physical media, offer encouragement to seniors navigating stressful college application deadlines, and celebrate the excitement of CSW’s inaugural Pumpkin Spike Classic volleyball tournament.
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• Lise's Lens: October 15, 2026

  10/15/2026
  This week, I am learning about the work of a famous CSW alum, reflecting on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and listening to an NPR Student Podcast Challenge winner.
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• Lise's Lens: October 8, 2026

  10/8/2026
  This week, I read an article about the Norfolk Botanical Garden, reflected on an interesting museum exhibit, and watched student leaders take action in support of an important cause.
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• Lise's Lens: October 1, 2026

  10/1/2026
  This week, I consider a scandal in the French literary world, the impact of proximity in leadership, and last week’s wonderful Fall Fest.
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• Lise's Lens: September 24, 2026

  9/24/2026
  This week, I share my thoughts on Theo of Golden, the importance of listening, and our incredible “Food, Justice, Power” courses. I am looking forward to seeing many of you tomorrow at Fall Fest!
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• Lise's Lens: September 17, 2026

  9/17/2026
  This week I reflect on one of the summer’s most popular reads, the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, and a video about the impacts of rising sea levels on coastal homeowners.
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• Lise's Lens: September 10, 2026

  9/10/2026
  Hello — and welcome to the first installment of Lise’s Lens of the 2026-27 school year! Lise’s Lens is my weekly blog, which is released every Thursday afternoon with the community newsletter. Take a look to find out what I’ve been reading, thinking about, and watching/listening to.
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• Lise's Lens: June 4, 2026

  6/4/2026
  This week, I am reading about the captain of the Haitian Men's National Soccer Team, thinking about precious time with our seniors, and watching a video about Look magazine.
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• Lise's Lens: May 28, 2026

  5/28/2026
  This week I am reading a novel by an up-and-coming author, thinking about our incredible parent/guardian community, and watching various commencement addresses from the past few weeks.
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• Lise's Lens: May 21, 2026

  5/21/2026
  This week I have had the great pleasure of watching our students in action as volunteers, athletes, and artists and I could not be more proud!
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• Lise’s Lens: May 14, 2026

  5/14/2026
  This week I’m reading a book gifted to me by an alum, thinking about yesterday’s incredible Heritage Fest, learning about WBNA standout Kaitlyn Chen, and celebrating our baseball team!
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• Lise's Lens: May 7, 2026

  5/7/2026
  This week I am reading a piece about rare seed collection, thinking about the power of partnership, and celebrating all of our incredible teaching faculty. Happy teacher appreciation to all of the fellow teachers out there!
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• Lise's Lens: April 30, 2026

  4/30/2026
  Happy End of Mod 5! This week we are sharing the back story behind the East Quad; celebrating another mod of learning, creativity, and intellectual engagement; and preparing to welcome back alumni in anticipation of Reunion Weekend 2026!
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