2026
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May
Being Human in the Age of AI
Read MoreAs a young man, I was drawn to the lessons shared at Sunday service, where life’s important questions were explored and prioritized: Who do I love? Who loves me? What is my purpose?These were early lessons into the small “t” truths of the world, such as personal perspective, historical bias, and lived experience.Today, such truths are under threat, as are the large “T” truths of our existence, like core values, moral qualities, and the ethical principles that shape one’s character. Technology like AI is simultaneously opening connections to people beyond geographic and physical constraints while fragmenting connections through agentic information gathering and decision-making. Why bother going to school or church if I can have Gemini write my term paper or deliver a homily to my inbox? -
February
A New Chapter
One of the most exhilarating occasions at Crescent each school year is Offer Day. It begins with a small group of Navy SEAL-style operatives consisting of staff, students, parents, and alumni stealthily placing giant ties on the doors of prospective family homes in the wee hours of the morning. For discerning families, it marks the end of an arduous and stressful period of school selection. For both groups, it is a moment of wading into the dark, in the hope of a new and bright chapter together.Read More -
January
Educating the Whole Boy in a Changing World
Recently, I travelled to meet with other trustees of the International Boys’ Schools Coalition (IBSC) at our January Board meeting. Their group convenes in person twice a year to support the work of approximately 300 member schools across the Americas, Africa, and the Asia-Pacific. This year, a central theme emerged during our conversations as we began strategic planning: the health of young men. The group will meet next to continue this work at the annual conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, in late June.Read More
