Munson 4 East Penn Schools

04/09/2026

I was honored to join some fantastic student speakers last night at the first ever TEDx Emmaus High School. Pessimistic about the future? The intelligence and poise and energy of these students will cure that!

04/07/2026

You can't do it alone" Description: One family going phone-free doesn't work. Here's what does.

04/01/2026

More than 1 in 5 East Penn students is now classified as disabled. Yes, you read that correctly! I recently read the bestselling book The Anxious Generation with others in the community, and it changed how I think about what's happening to our kids. Check out why it's happening and what we can do about it: https://munson.substack.com/p/two-things-breaking-our-kids

A bestselling book explains why phones and overprotective parenting are a devastating combination

03/12/2026

Just a single SM-3 missile fired in the U.S. war against Iran could pay for the entire 13-year education, K-12, of almost 100 students in East Penn. Learn more: https://munson.substack.com/p/every-budget-is-a-values-statement

01/14/2026

The one-shot book club is back! Let's talk anxiety, depression, parenting, and cell phones. Details at munson.substack.com (link in bio).

12/19/2025

Could your favorite teacher survive in today’s classroom? 🤔

I’m thinking this week about a teacher I had-- Mrs. Stolen-- who had the time and space to treat us like individuals, not just data points. But if she had to various IEPs, manage PowerSchool, and complete endless administrative paperwork, I’m not sure we ever would have connected.

Read the full essay at munson.substack.com. 🔗

12/17/2025

We rightfully give a lot of attention to budgets, taxes, and policies in the East Penn School District community. But today I ask you to share your favorite teacher from when you were in school. I share mine, and explain why our answers matter, at munson.substack.com
Penn Pro Education

12/03/2025

Lehigh Valley schools and districts found themselves at both ends of the spectrum in math and English test results.

12/02/2025

East Penn taxpayers are shouldering a burden Harrisburg should be carrying. Learn how at https://munson.substack.com/p/11-million-is-a-start-but-east-penn

11/20/2025

Do you want to influence East Penn School District board decisions? Check out the advice of a longtime board member on what works! Many thanks to Alisa Bowman for her eight years of service to our schools and community.

11/19/2025

Do you want to influence East Penn School District board decisions? Check out the advice of a longtime board member on what works at https://munson.substack.com/p/the-unappreciated-power-of-public

Many thanks to Alisa Bowman for her eight years of service to our schools and community.

11/05/2025

Congratulations to Christine Price, Melissa Stiavelli, Rita Perez, and Bill Whitney for winning seats on the East Penn School District board last night. Thank you for your willingness to serve our community and our schools. And thanks to everyone who took the time and effort to learn about the candidates and vote yesterday!