Human dignity in the AI era
''Human first; human last." These were the words shared during a recent conversation with a group of school leaders regarding Artificial Intelligence (AI). As the conversation progressed, the ...
Summer can be hardest for homeless students
The room is hot, the clock is ticking, the teachers are ready, the students are ready, and then it happens -- the final bell of the school year rings. A collective cheer erupts throughout the building, ...
Graduation time
Three minutes. That was the time separating two of my children crossing graduation stages -- the only complication being that those three minutes were separated by 730 miles. For families with children ...
An investment in hope
''Don't you hate asking for money?" This is a question people often ask me when they learn that every July 1, the Catholic Schools Foundation (CSF) is required to raise another $15 million ...
'Don't be like me'
There are a few things in my work that are non-negotiable, and spending time with the student speaker for our annual Catholic Schools Foundation gala is one of them. It is one of the rare moments each ...
Are we just checking the box?
Catholic schools are at their best when they help bring the Gospel to life -- not simply by teaching Scripture and what the Church believes, but by making the Gospel and Church teaching accessible. Each ...
Choosing respect in complex times
Last fall, the Archdiocese of Chicago announced its intention to honor Sen. Richard Durbin for his work on immigration. The senator's approach was clearly in line with the principles of Catholic Social ...
A little perspective at Christmas
Five hundred and fifty words. This is the minimum required to fill this section of The Pilot, which was due three days ago. My brain has been spinning. The stress of year-end and the fear of letting down ...
