Top 10 Help Desk Articles

The first weeks of school set the tone for everything that follows. They’re about expectations and routines — but also about something deeper: giving students a true sense of belonging and agency. In this article, Challenge Success, shares a practical three-step blueprint for teachers to foster agency from day one — helping students feel heard, supported, and empowered in their learning. It’s a reminder that when students are given the space to ask, share, and explore, they don’t just learn more — they thrive.

What do leadership, parenting, and a backyard squirrel trap have in common? In Release the Squirrel: A Leadership Lab Journey, trusted educator and writer Graham Vogt reflects on a single, emotional moment with his daughter—and how it became a living metaphor for empowerment, impulse, and conviction. This isn't your average leadership article. It's a story about choosing presence over control, values over convenience, and pausing long enough to truly lead. Read the full piece now and rediscover what it means to lead with heart.

True emergency preparedness goes beyond immediate action—it requires a clear, strategic vision. By following seven key principles, schools can ensure coordinated responses, reduce chaos, and protect lives. Reach helps turn this vision into action with real-time tools and support.