Category Archives: Vision
Seven Keys for Tennessee
In September 2014 I wrote here about Oak Ridge Schools’ Seven Keys for College and Career Readiness. The Seven Keys were designed by Oak Ridge Schools superintendent Bruce Borchers working with parents, teachers, community leaders and schools leadership to measure … Continue reading
Seriously
This is the third and last part of my current series on the value of education. Once again I share an example of a young girl striving for a better life through education in another country. I will call her … Continue reading
What Value Do You Place on Education
This is the second part of my series on the value of education. I have found many people in America take education, whether publicly or privately funded, somewhat for granted. Some say too much public funds are used and others … Continue reading
Will You Join Me?
This shows what can happen and likely will happen when a group of ordinary parents and community-minded people who believe that well educated children are our best asset for today and tomorrow take action. It worked in Sumner County. It … Continue reading
A Strong School System as a Foundation for Growth
I enjoyed reading this dialogue between Councilwoman Anne Garcia Garland and Mark Harvey. I share his proposal for developing a common vision, an idea my friend Charles Jernigan has pushed for years. From Ms Garcia Garland Mark, So what will … Continue reading
Mike Mahathy for BOE 