The issues of the day seem overwhelming. But if we slow down, pay attention and seek to be informed, Mosey style, we can glean down to high priority in a hurry. The answers are Public Education and Economic Opportunity. And the latter is dependent on the former. This latest Mosey commentary highlights four model programs that are setting the bar for effective community impact. They benefit children, teachers, parents, administrators and ultimately the communities they serve. They are bright lights of positive in a world of too much negative. They're making a difference. Read on and you'll be encouraged. LET'S MOSEY!
Read moreE Squared...How Education and Economic Opportunity Make The Success Ladder More Accessible
My photo from the Santa Fe Square....
I wasn't good at math, but I understand E Squared--Education and Economic Opportunity. Their powerful interdependence and our neglect of both. So that much collateral damage is suffered domestically and around the world. Mass immigration, cultural, societal and governmental dysfunction can all be attributed to inadequate education and economic opportunity. Our neglect can be converted to stewardship if we rally our friend in the mirror, expect better of government, and rise to our collective occasions. I'm disappointed, but optimistic. And motivated. Read on. LET'S MOSEY!
Read moreOn "Truthiness," Fake News, and Those Pesky Facts. We Can/Must Do Better.
"Truthiness" used to be a humorous concept coined by Mr. Colbert. But it's no longer that funny when so many are playing fast and loose with facts and the truth. We must have trust in each other and our institutions if we're to have an orderly functioning society. And we must be well-informed if we're to play our many roles. We're challenged with fake news, social media exploitation and a diminishing respect for well-researched facts that create knowledge and ultimately power. Join me to address the challenge of building a better-informed citizenry. It starts with you and me. LET'S MOSEY!
Read moreThe E's Have It....Education, Economic Opportunity and Elections
The old Buffalo Springfield classic had a line, "Something's happening here. What it is ain't exactly clear." But, it's clearing up for me and many others. It's our challenge with education and economic opportunity, and how our better stewardship of same might unlock the secret to many dilemmas. Cultural, political, societal. Read on. Let's Mosey!
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