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Lise's Lens
Lise's Lens is CSW Head of School Lise Charlier's weekly blog. Check back each week to find out what Lise has been reading, watching, and thinking about.
List of 15 news stories.
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Lise's Lens: January 29, 2026
This week I am reading Arundhati Roy’s memoir, thinking about what’s been happening in Minnesota, and watching our facilities and dining teams hard at work.Read More -
Lise's Lens: January 22, 2026
This week I am checking out the works of Jennifer De Leon (our MLK Day Speaker), thinking about the magic of Rock/Pop at CSW, and making plans to see the Amy Sherald exhibit at the Baltimore Museum of Art.Read More -
Lise's Lens: January 15, 2026
I was traveling this week, during which time I met with an alum and toured the Miami Dade Freedom Tower, a monument that feels especially resonant at a time when the safety and dignity of immigrants are increasingly at risk.Read More -
Lise's Lens: January 8, 2026
Welcome back, CSW! This week I am thinking about intentions for the new year, the term “theatre kid,” and the art of a sustainable meditation practice.Read More -
Lise's Lens: December 18, 2025
This week has been a tumultuous one, with senseless tragedies seemingly appearing all around us. As we approach winter break, I find myself navigating the tension between anger at these acts of violence and a persistent hope for a better, more compassionate world. While we at CSW are not immune to the pain that tragedy brings, we also have much to be grateful for. I am deeply grateful for each of you and hope you enjoy a joyful and restorative few weeks with your loved ones or those who are special to you.Read More -
Lise's Lens: December 11, 2025
This week, on the heels of a highly successful CSW Library Read-a-Thon, I have found myself consumed with all things having to do with books, reading, and libraries.Read More -
Lise's Lens: December 4, 2025
This week, I’ve been focused on several education-related matters (shocking, I know!). I read an interesting article and response on the role of schools in keeping our students well; felt inspired by a faculty presentation; and watched a video featuring a recently deceased alum who worked in education.Read More -
Lise's Lens: November 20, 2025
This week I am reading The Fall of Rome, thinking about World Cup Soccer, and watching the amazing fall theatre production of Galileo.Read More -
Lise's Lens: November 13, 2025
This week I have been reflecting on the importance of humility, teamwork, and staying present in the moment.Read More -
Lise's Lens: November 6, 2025
This week I am reading Weston’s new newspaper, thinking about all the excitement surrounding Mid-Term Elections, and striking out with my movie picks.Read More -
Lise's Lens: October 30, 2025
This week I am preparing myself for the changing of the clocks, getting excited for our AISNE accreditation visit, and “daring to dream” as if I were a teenager again.Read More -
Lise's Lens: October 23, 2025
This week I am thinking about community and what it means to belong to one, to build one, and to sustain one. From our CulinArt team’s recent Compass Center for Excellence recognition to the joy of welcoming grandparents and special friends to campus, I’ve been reminded that community is nourished not just by what we do together, but by how we care for one another along the way.Read More -
Lise's Lens: October 16, 2025
In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday, I have been learning about Native American cuisine (and the struggle to define and revive it). I have also been thinking about the important role of public radio and watching our students and community wrap up Mod 1!Read More -
Lise's Lens: October 9, 2025
Like many of our students, I have been so busy and engaged with school-related items this week that I’ve hardly had the time or mental capacity to read or watch anything, but I’ve got a few items on my list, like the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature and the important upcoming documentary, The Librarians. Happy End of Mod, everyone, and thank you for a great six weeks.Read More -
Lise's Lens: October 2, 2025
This week I am reading about Massachusetts graduation requirements, thinking about our Jewish families, and watching a video about crop art!Read More
CSW—a gender-inclusive day and boarding school for grades 9-12—is a national leader in progressive education. We live out our values of inquiry-based learning, student agency, and embracing diverse perspectives in every aspect of our student experience. Young people come to CSW to learn how to learn and then put what they learn into action—essential skills they carry into their futures as doers, makers, innovators, leaders, and exceptional humans who do meaningful work in the world.