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“Divisiveness often comes from disinformation.” While civic education helps people develop the knowledge base to participate in our democracy, when provided in schools it also hones critical thinking skills, helps with effective communication and debate, and confidence in speaking up. The California School Boards Association pulled together a plan for creating the next generation of leaders who both understand how democracy works and can hone a "collaborative, across-the-aisle dialogue" through civics education: https://shorturl.at/uMSZ4

It is very clear that there is a need and a want for financial education in schools. Next step in the problem is to find out WHY it’s not being implemented. Free course at kidzeconomy.com And why not start in Primary School?? Kids start to develop spending habits and a relationship with money by the time they are 7, so It’s never too early to start. The Kidz Economy project is on a mission to bring financial literacy to primary schools. #financialeducation #personalfinance #financialliteracy #kidzeconomy

I'm always thrilled to see my fellow authors recognized for their achievements, and have long been interested in how the lessons from the transformation of the American West in the pasr may be applied in the future by countries which today share similarities in terrain, (lack of) infrastructure, unique "cattle cultures", indigenous armed ttibes, and massive mineral wealth and agricultural potential! Putting CONTINENTAL RECKONING on my "must-read" list.

New Blog Post ✍️ As we celebrate the achievements of our graduates, let's also look forward to the bright futures they will forge, thanks to the solid foundation they have built at The College of Westchester. Our Keynote Speaker, Westchester Board Legislator, Jewel Williams Johnson, beautifully encapsulated this sentiment: “You have the power to make a difference......" Full blog here: https://ow.ly/4HZY50Sxcuy

Impressive. There’s also a cascading affect into industry. CXOs should be cognizant. The purée blending of sexes in the workplace and workforce has implications to healthcare, inter-employee relations, company branding, the daily bathroom, performance evaluations, the broad scope of HR and legal, and the overall working environment. Knowing by whom and how this broader issue is being handled in your jurisdiction is important.

Today, May 17, 2024 marks the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. I was honored to be invited with my husband to the White House to commemorate this landmark decision. For those in the back that keep screaming “why is it always about race”, here’s another in the long list of reasons. Brown v. Board included several cases: Kansas, Delaware, South Carolina, Virginia and DC. The Supreme Court decision stated that “separate but equal” had no place in education. Black children were denied access to white schools, purely based on race, not location. My Mother-in-law, Ruth Ann Scales was denied access to all-white Parkdale Elementary School. Her mother, Vivian Scales, became one of the 13 plaintiffs in Brown v. Board, Topeka KS. Last year, #Virginia Lt. Governor Winsome Sears (a black woman)proudly stood up and proclaimed that Brown v Board was not about race, but “school choice”. I wonder if Lt. Governor Sears knew that Virginia was so against school integration that they passed a group of laws that shut down public schools from 1956-1959 to resist integration. It was known as the Massive Resistance. This is why teaching COMPLETE history is so important. Right now, people are banning topics of race in schools, because those topics are “divisive”. Is the topic really divisive or the truth itself? Try teaching the truth, and perhaps that will provide more understanding and context, instead of trying to pretend these things didn’t happen. #BrownVBoard #RaceInAmerica #History

Let's look at the facts: "This year, twice as many congressional offices requested fellows than there are fellows available." ~ Jonathan Bagger, CEO of American Physical Society, an STPF founding partner society in our video series of important voices in STPF history. 🎥 Watch here! https://bit.ly/3LC6C4y

It is essential to recognize when excellent school programs in art, design, & media education. The Illinois Art Education Association seeks to honor this programmatic & professional excellence where it occurs in Illinois schools. https://ow.ly/NBjO50RaQi1

GOT CHANCELLOR? or politician, or both? The increasing prevalence of board members moving into administrative leadership positions without a comprehensive search process will leave many stakeholders unhappy. Finding the right leadership in higher education today is extremely important.