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Do you consider yourself an intelligent person? How do you define intelligence? What role did education play in your thinking of how smart you are? If you’re looking for a thoughtful listen this week, I recommend a Hidden Brain episode called “Why You’re Smarter Than You Think.” It explores how students are often ranked and sorted, sometimes very early, based on narrow, antiquated definitions of “intelligence,” and how those labels can shape opportunity, lack of opportunity, confidence, lack of confidence, belonging, and disconnection in school. Through the story of cognitive scientist Scott Barry Kaufman, the episode highlights how traditional measures (like IQ and specific standardized tests) can miss strengths that matter deeply in authentic learning, such as creativity, persistence, motivation, problem-solving, and social understanding, and how being told you’re “not smart” can become a barrier in itself. For students receiving special education services, this conversation is a powerful reminder: how a child sees themselves as capable and intelligent is essential, and our job is to notice strengths, keep doors open, and support growth in many forms. If you have time, it’s worth listening to the episode.

As we plan for the next six years, we are asking families to help shape the District's next strategic plan by completing a brief survey. The goal is to hear from 1,000 parents. Please review the current plan here: Vision 2026: Educate, Inspire, and Challenge

Please complete the community survey here: Strategic Planning Survey Link

Thank you for helping us shape the future of education in Northborough and Southborough. We appreciate your partnership.

Hope Rudzinski, from Worcester District Attorney Joseph D. Early’s Office, continues to raise awareness of Healthy Teen Relationships. A virtual presentation for parents and caregivers will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, 6:30-7:45 PM via Zoom. Knowing or even suspecting that your child is in an unhealthy relationship can be both frustrating and frightening. This webinar will focus on relationship green/red flags, social media vs. relationships, stalking awareness, how to help your teen, and safety planning. Please register for the Zoom link.
 
The Northborough Health and Human Services Department and Southborough Youth and Family Services have compiled resources for both students and parents, and can be viewed HERE.