From the Desk of Gladys Cruz

A New Year’s Resolution

A New Year’s Resolution

Jan 27, 2017

The start of a new calendar year is a time to reflect back and look ahead – and an opportunity to make a promise to change or improve oneself. Have you done it? According to the Statistic Brain Research Institute, about half of our country’s population makes a New...
Planning for Success: Questar III’s Framework for the Future

Planning for Success: Questar III’s Framework for the Future

Dec 24, 2016

It’s no secret that public education in our region and across the country is undergoing of a great deal of change. From new superintendents in our districts, a new Board of Regents Chancellor and a statewide review of the Common Core Standards to a new nominee for...
Giving Thanks

Giving Thanks

Nov 30, 2016

As many celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday last week with friends and family (and hopefully plenty of food!), I wanted to take some time to reflect on what I am thankful for as it relates to our collective work as an organization. First and foremost, I am thankful...
What I Read This Summer

What I Read This Summer

Sep 21, 2016

The return of school often marks the end of summer (though technically the fall equinox begins at 10:21 a.m. on September 22). As we look ahead to a new school year, I want to look back at one of my favorite summer activities – reading. This summer, I read a number of...