It’s a new world of work. Complexity abound. Our schools have been challenged to equip our children with 21st century skills, and they can’t do it alone. This is an all hands on deck responsibility. What this means is becoming informed and getting engaged. Every adult and every employer has a role to play in […]
The Soul of Our Nation
Seventeen years ago, the CA Superintendent of Public Schools, Delaine Easton warned that “we are fighting for the soul of our nation.” The integrity of our republic, the rule of law and our democratic institutions will break down if we don’t re-establish the core American values and ideals that were given to us by the […]
Solutions
During every conversation there are great ideas. Reflection turns them into golden nuggets. Action turns them into new ways of thinking and acting. Examples: “People involved in work or pursuing work don’t create social problems.” “Communities with an entrepreneurial culture flourish. Those that don’t, perish.” “Programs must be self-sustaining or they will die.” If you […]
When The Student Is Ready…..
At lot of time and effort goes into trying to get other people to change, to learn, to behave, to perform. Sometimes it’s best to step back, focus on conditions, remove barriers and simply let go. How many times have you thought or said “someone oughta do something?” As few today believe the state or […]
Both/And Closes the Gap
As we continue to advance the Career & Technical Education Initiative, the equal importance of inner and outer skills development is clear. Knowledge keeps changing. The ability to learn; adapt; influence across networks; initiate; communicate; access, analyze and apply information are all essential success skills. The challenge–how to model and teach these in systems designed for […]
Grad Nation–America’s Promise to Our Kids–Fresno is On It
A shift is taking place. Labeling kids with behavior we don’t want has proven to be make things worse. Kids are not “drop-outs”, they are children coping with circumstances most of us cannot or don’t want to imagine. It’s not just about schools getting better. Adaptive change is obviously needed regarding career paths yet…. It’s […]
Kindergarten Readiness Pilot Project
The Kindergarten Readiness Pilot Project of the Fresno Stewardship Initiative is a 22-week effort predicated on the belief that low-income neighborhood parents and their 4-5 year olds can be taught the core concepts necessary for success in kindergarten in a cost-effective, effective manner. The Pre K Scholars kindergarten readiness curriculum will be taught in a […]