By Dr. Rui Dionisio The hallways of our schools have changed. As I walked through our schools last week, I was struck by the courage and resilience of our students. I noticed something that would…
Amplifying Student Voice: The Untapped Resource in Educational Transformation
By Dr. Rui Dionisio As I reflect on my 25 years in education—11 as a superintendent—I’m struck by the transformative power of student voice. Our most powerful insights often come from those we serve: our…
Urgent Lessons In Political Leadership: Insights from the Sobol Lecture at AASA NCE 2025
By Dr. Rui Dionisio The energy was palpable as I walked into the Knowledge Exchange Theater at AASA’s National Conference on Education today. The standing-room-only session on “Political Leadership Leading During Turbulent Times” was not…
United Purpose: Creating Lasting Change in Education
Dr. Rui Dionisio has served communities, entering 12 years of superintendent experience, and currently leads the Fair Lawn Public School District. He also teaches as a professor of educational leadership, teaching and learning, and strategic…
Ramapo College & Fair Lawn Public Schools
Masters in Arts in Educational Leadership (MAEL) Program Partnership 2025 COHORT The Fair Lawn Public Schools is thrilled to present a remarkable opportunity that aligns with our mission to advance education and support the professional…
Fair Lawn Superintendent Rui Dionisio Selected as 2025 AASA Conference Blogger
The Fair Lawn Public School District is proud to announce that Superintendent Dr. Rui Dionisio has been selected as one of the distinguished bloggers for the 2025 AASA National Conference on Education. Dr. Dionisio joins…
Immigration and Public Education
Superintendent’s Corner Column January 31, 2025 “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” Martin Luther King Jr….
Exploring Early Horizons: A Superintendent’s Journey into Pre-School Adventures
We are delighted to share some heartwarming moments captured during recent classroom visits to vibrant pre-schools in our community. Witnessing the magic of early childhood education reaffirms my belief in the transformative power of nurturing…
Superintendent’s Corner Column
Building Bridges, Embracing Voices “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Helen Keller February 2024 As we continue our pursuit of educational excellence, we must engage with all members of our…
COFFEE & CONVERSATIONS with Dr. Rui Dionisio, Superintendent of Schools
Parents are invited to join us for Coffee & Conversations with Dr. Dionisio, Superintendent of Schools, to discuss the state of the district, points of pride to continue to celebrate, and areas of focus that…