Perspectives of a Lifelong Learner
When I first posted this presentation on Linkedin it was viewed by 1,314 of my professional contacts. After this reposting, it was viewed by an additional 1,458. Since I only post to my contacts I am very pleased that this is a subject that certainly appears to have generated more than just a passing interest.... Continue Reading →
Reducing societal acrimony through knowledge based discourse begins with the reprioritizing of Civics Education at both the K-12 and undergraduate levels. There is still a crisis in this country with the evident lack of common knowledge in the role and structure of our governmental institutions. This is but one way to provide a level of... Continue Reading →
"It had a good run. But the end is in sight for the machine that changed the world" "Meanwhile, a scramble for lithium is under way. The price of lithium carbonate has risen from $4,000 a tonne in 2011 to more than $14,000. Demand for cobalt and rare-earth elements for electric motors is also soaring.... Continue Reading →
"We seem to be in the age of anti-intellectual elitism in our country today. We’ve replaced science, the arts, humanities and common sense with entertainment, self-righteousness and deliberate ignorance." via The dumbing down of America Street Smarts newspressnow.com
"A new study (2013) suggests that our political leanings could be a product of how our brains are wired" Before you jump through your computer screen, read the entire short-article. The bottom line, it takes effort to introspectively challenge one's own belief system. New assumptions supported by updated facts may indeed change attitudes. Abstract "Fear... Continue Reading →
Most of my classroom managerial texts are long gone. They had well outlived their time. But for one reason or another, I've seem to keep the ones that had some sort of impact, something beyond the obvious, something beyond organizational cliches. "The Essential Drucker" is one of them. As stated on the cover, it is... Continue Reading →
Although this collection was written some 15 years ago, it reads like it was published yesterday. Back in my own graduate school days, anything written by Harlan Cleveland was a must read. When anyone is acknowledged by the "Leaders" of a given field, we should know that his or her work is worth more than... Continue Reading →
https://icma.org/documents/managers-teachers This Thursday will mark my fourteenth time wearing the guest lecturer’s hat. These are always fun to do. In years past, the requests were predicated on my technical expertise. I was asked to lecture about some topical specialization. It could be related to real estate development, fiscal impact, public financing mechanisms, or the latest... Continue Reading →
We have only ourselves to blame for the death of Social Studies. by Todd Stanley Today in the state of Ohio, Social Studies met its untimely death. The cause of death is disinterest in the subject area as evidenced by the elimination of state tests in 4th and 6th grades. This acts as the... Continue Reading →
Scene from the movie, the Emperor's Club-- https://youtu.be/h48ae-uDse4
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