Lise's Lens

List of 15 news stories.

• Lise's Lens: December 4, 2025

  12/4/2025
  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.
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• Lise's Lens: November 20, 2025

  11/20/2025
  This week I am reading The Fall of Rome, thinking about World Cup Soccer, and watching the amazing fall theatre production of Galileo.
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• Lise's Lens: November 13, 2025

  11/13/2025
  This week I have been reflecting on the importance of humility, teamwork, and staying present in the moment.
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• Lise's Lens: November 6, 2025

  11/6/2025
  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.
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• Lise's Lens: October 30, 2025

  10/30/2025
  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.
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• Lise's Lens: October 23, 2025

  10/23/2025
  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.
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• Lise's Lens: October 16, 2025

  10/16/2025
  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!
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• Lise's Lens: October 9, 2025

  10/9/2025
  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.
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• Lise's Lens: October 2, 2025

  10/2/2025
  This week I am reading about Massachusetts graduation requirements, thinking about our Jewish families, and watching a video about crop art!
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• Lise's Lens: September 25, 2025

  9/25/2025
  This week I am still glowing from a fabulous weekend welcoming families to CSW for Fall Fest, chatting with new families at the Head’s House, and enjoying a student instrumental ensemble performance in Dedham.
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• Lise's Lens: September 18, 2025

  9/18/2025
  This week I am reading Absolution by Alice McDermott, thinking about Fall Fest and our incredible community mosaic project, and watching the documentary, The Quilters.
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• Lise's Lens: September 11, 2025

  9/11/2025
  This week I am reading a NYT interview with Brené Brown, thinking about how engaged and enthusiastic our students are, and watching our boarders perform fractured fairytales.
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• Lise's Lens: September 4, 2025

  9/4/2025
  Hello — and welcome to the first installment of Lise’s Lens of the 2025-26 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 6, 2025

  6/5/2025
  This past week, I had the great fortune of joining our Marine Bio students for the tail end of their trip to Hurricane Island. Now that I have returned, I am thinking about 50 years of Pride, savoring my final few Senior Teas, and gearing up to watch the musical tonight!
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• Lise's Lens: May 29, 2025

  5/29/2025
  This week I am reading about fast fashion, celebrating the work our faculty and staff members have put into our AISNE accreditation self study report, and listening to a fascinating podcast episode on the state of education.
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