“It’s Too Much”

When classrooms feel overloaded, it’s not about lack of effort. It’s about capacity. Students, teachers, and leaders are carrying more than the system can hold. The result is disruption, burnout, and missed learning. This post offers a human-centered take on what happens when schools push too hard, what to do instead, and why slowing down might be the most powerful leadership move we have. It includes insight from Dr. Tom Payzant’s work and one very expressive grandbaby.