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School’s Starting! What Should You Really Prepare Your Kids For?

Recently, a mother asked me, "What should I prepare my child for?" A timely question as the new school year begins. In this short video, I share insights on how to help kids thrive—not just learn—through curiosity, creativity, and life skills. Learn more about my Three Core Priorities Equity, Access, and Achievement The…

Middle School Food Bullying: How the School Got It Wrong

Are our students really ready for life after school? Some graduates still struggle to find work. Let’s give every student real-world skills, mentorship, and career readiness—so they leave school confident and prepared.

Are Schools Telling You the Full Story?

Are schools really keeping families in the loop? Every child deserves support — not just test scores. Accountability is care, not blame. 💬 How should schools communicate better?

Forget “Hot” Careers. This Is What Students Really Need

Should schools teach AI? It’s the question on everyone’s mind. Is AI really the answer — or just the latest trend? In this video, I share why the focus should be on how we teach, not just what we teach. Because preparing kids for the future means preparing them to learn — no matter…

Closing Schools Won’t Fix Equity. Here’s What Will.

Are our students really ready for life after school? Some graduates still struggle to find work. Let’s give every student real-world skills, mentorship, and career readiness—so they leave school confident and prepared.

Beyond the Screen: Bringing Back Human Connection in Learning

Kids need teachers, not algorithms. Technology should be a tool — not the teacher. Let’s bring human connection back to education.

One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Rethinking Education for Every Mind

Every child learns differently — and that’s a strength, not a problem. In this video, Jia-Jing Lee explains why our schools must move beyond one-size-fits-all education and adopt inclusive, student-centered learning that enables every child to thrive. Too often, kids with learning differences like dyslexia, ADHD, or autism are labeled as “abnormal.” That’s not…

Rooted in Experience, Driven by Hope: My Vision for Cambridge Public Schools

I’m Jia-Jing Lee—a medical scientist, community leader, and mother of two children attending public schools in Cambridge. My journey to run for School Committee began over a decade ago, when I navigated the challenges of securing the right support for my son with special needs within the Cambridge Public School (CPS) district. I’ve experienced…

Vison Statement

What Does an Excellent Education Look Like? Excellent Education = Academic Excellence + Life Skills + Well-being Because education should prepare every student—not just for tests, but for life. If our school system is a ferry, then students are the passengers, educators are the navigators guiding the way, and staff are the crew keeping the…

My Core Priorities

My Three Core Priorities Equity, Access, and Achievement Creating an education system that truly serves every child requires a focused and interconnected approach. That’s why I center my work on three core priorities: Equity, Access, and Achievement. Equity ensures that all students—no matter their background or ability—are seen, valued, and supported. Access removes the barriers—financial,…

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