Earl Warren was a man of principal and integrity. He became a Mason in 1919 after Law School and the U.S. Army. He served California well as its States’ Attorney General and Governor for three terms.
He was staunchly in favor of equal education. “I am convinced that the hope of the future lies in the education of our youth,” he said, “not of some children but of all children – not according to so-called classes of society . . .” Some two decades later in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, he sealed this enduring principle by ensuring that there would be no racial segregation in public schools. The Supreme Court ruled it unconstitutional.
Today, some would argue that while we have (in most instances) achieved racial equality, we have not provided an equal education to all. Some schools have more money than others and money is today’s advantage. What if that could change.
There are two entities that seek to change that idea.
First is the Kahn Academy. They offer “a FREE world class education for anyone, anywhere.” The subjects he teaches were once math only and are now moving out into other areas of education. They are using technology to help kids learn. Using the Internet, the kids learn at home at night using a computer and at their own speed. The next day in school, they practice (and apply) the lesson(s) they have learned. Teachers have more time to spend with those that need help and less time with everyone. Education then is no longer a one size fits all approach such as no children left behind espouses.
Revolutionary Education Solution Technologies (REST) Their technology is currently being used in several countries. It is a software driven solution that identifies a child’s needs and then presents a customized course (over the Internet) demonstrating and teaching what the child is lacking in their education.
In my view, this is the other half of the Kahn Academy. Both are technology based. Both insure that the child fully understands the topic at hand.
I’m so grateful for the many friends that I’ve made over the last few years. One is a man named Jim Dismore. At our respective place in life, we’ve seen the good, the great, the blessed, the suffering, the worst and the best of times and so much more. Let this video’s message reaffirm your passion. Thanks Jim!!!
It’s not the wanting, hoping or wishing. It is the visualizing and then as Nike said, “Just Do It.”
A friend sent me this at the start of the new year. One of her friends sent it to her. Perhaps you’ll be inclined to share this with one of your friends. We all need to keep this in mind:
The way to achieve is not to try. The way to achieve is to do.
The difference between trying and doing is all in your perspective. That difference makes all the difference in the world.
When you see yourself as trying, you are burdening yourself with the expectation of failure. Instead, put all your energy and focus into doing your very best, and into expecting the best results.
Merely trying is itself an excuse, and it gives you permission to make all sorts of other excuses. Doing, on the other hand, gets results.
If you’re going to make the effort, then make it count. Let go of any thoughts that you’re just trying, and embrace the most positive expectations.
You are absolutely capable of making a real and valuable difference. So forget about trying, and with well-deserved confidence, go ahead and get it done.
What do you think?
Every year at Christmas we decorate inside and out. We move approximately 170 Rubbermaid containers that are stored in two off site locations plus our outside yard displays to our home. We begin on the inside (first) in the first week in November. Our goal: to finish by Thanksgiving Day. This year we finished exactly one month from the date we started in November. What you’re about to see is the end result. We haven’t shown it all, but there’s enough for the viewer to enjoy. We hope you do.
We wish you a Merry Christmas. Happy Holidays to all.
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