At a recent Republican presidential debate, Texas Governor Rick Perry had a momentary brain freeze. As a candidate for president, he shared that he would target three federal agencies for elimination. But, then he named two and forgot the name of the third agency. Oops.
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Every November, it is a time to redouble efforts to educate. It is when the National Education Association (NEA) celebrates American Education Week, a collective awareness about the vital needs for every child. This is the 90th annual celebration and the occasion provides an opportunity for leaders around the nation to do more.
Recently I watched a Public Broadcasting System program, Freedom Songs: The Music of the Civil Rights Movement and I was reminded of a quote from Paulo Coehlo. He once said that “One has to understand that being brave is not the absence of fear but rather strength to keep on going despite the fear.” How […]
Too often we wonder about how to set our priorities and how to make the most of the time we have each day. There are top priorities, immediate objectives, and competing ones all at the same time. How can we make sense about what comes first?
When the traumatic events of September 11th occurred, our nation paused. Thank goodness so many people helped strangers. Millions volunteered. Others donated blood and necessities to local charities. But, why must there be disasters before people lend a helping hand?