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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.

  • Lise's Lens: June 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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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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  • Lise's Lens: April 23, 2026

    This week I am immersing myself in poetry for National Poetry Month, thinking about yesterday’s amazing Earth Day performance at assembly, and re-watching a fantastic interview with a CSW alumna.
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  • Lise's Lens: April 16, 2026

    This week I have been fully immersed in the theme of our 2026 Michael H. Feldman’67 Social Justice Day: The Evolution of Immigration. I am almost through with the novel, The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny (which touches on many relevant themes), and I’ve been exploring the work of our many incredible presenters and speakers, including our keynote speaker Oscar B. Castillo. Thanks to all involved in this incredible day.
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  • Lise's Lens: April 9, 2026

    This week I am reading about the challenges young people are facing on the job market; thinking about the power of philanthropy; and watching our incredible robotics team in action!
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  • Lise's Lens: April 2, 2026

    I went on a bit of a deep dive into Francophone art and literature over the Spring Break, indulging in some historical fiction like La Maison vide, and Les Rayons et les Ombres. If you like French history and culture, this entry is for you!
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  • Lise's Lens: March 26, 2026

    Welcome back everyone! This week I have been reading about the horrible Croft School saga, thinking about our recent professional development day on generative AI, and watching The Gray House television series.
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  • Lise's Lens: March 5, 2026

    Happy End of Mod! I won’t lie. The cold and lingering winter weather — especially this year — can make Mod 4 feel long and demanding. And yet, looking back, I see that these six weeks have been nothing short of extraordinary, filled with celebration, achievement, discovery, and genuine joy. As we enter into the break, I hope that you can also take a moment to look back and appreciate some of the incredible moments we’ve experienced together.
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  • Lise's Lens: February 26, 2026

    This week I am reading the latest edition of The Georgian Road Review, thinking about the joy of olympic figure skater Alysa Liu, and watching the Oscar-nominated film Train Dreams.
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  • Lise's Lens: February 19, 2026

    This week, I’ve been reading a piece on “the joy of slow writing,” thinking about the remarkable courses CSW will offer next year, and watching some unforgettable moments at the Olympics.
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  • Lise's Lens: February 12, 2026

    This week I am reading stories of mothers, daughters, and granddaughters; thinking about the meaning of work; and watching a webinar showcasing CSW’s Visual Arts Department.
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