Just as I was thinking about the topic for my next blog, inspiration came from a few places. I have been seriously considering applying to Harvard’s Doctorate in Educational Leadership program for a few reasons. First, the university covers tuition and provides a stipend. Secondly, if you take a close look at all of the people [...]
Archive for January 2010
What's best for our kids? 3 comments
What’s best for our kids? 3 comments
Just as I was thinking about the topic for my next blog, inspiration came from a few places. I have been seriously considering applying to Harvard’s Doctorate in Educational Leadership program for a few reasons. First, the university covers tuition and provides a stipend. Secondly, if you take a close look at all of the people [...]
Do you keep pushing when others can't (or won't) 'see' your vision? 4 comments
Approximately 1.5 years ago our organization, Millennium Scholars Academy (MSA), submitted a charter petition to the Gwinnett County Board of Education. We proposed to open the first K-12 Visual and Performing Arts (tuition-free) charter school in the county. At the time that we submitted our petition, we had enrollment commitments for 160 students, ranging from grades [...]
Do you keep pushing when others can’t (or won’t) ‘see’ your vision? 4 comments
Approximately 1.5 years ago our organization, Millennium Scholars Academy (MSA), submitted a charter petition to the Gwinnett County Board of Education. We proposed to open the first K-12 Visual and Performing Arts (tuition-free) charter school in the county. At the time that we submitted our petition, we had enrollment commitments for 160 students, ranging from grades [...]
Tonight, 'My Dungeon Shook' 2 comments
DISCLAIMER: This writing my seem disjointed but it’s been another one of those weeks where my heart has been heavy and my mind has been lacking in solutions. Just had to get this off my chest. Those of you who are fans of James Baldwin, understand the magnitude of that title, taken from a letter he [...]
Tonight, ‘My Dungeon Shook’ 2 comments
DISCLAIMER: This writing my seem disjointed but it’s been another one of those weeks where my heart has been heavy and my mind has been lacking in solutions. Just had to get this off my chest. Those of you who are fans of James Baldwin, understand the magnitude of that title, taken from a letter he [...]
Tomorrow we honor a man and his 'Dream,' but then it's business as usual 2 comments
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As millions of people across the country prepare to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I can’t help but wonder: How many people truly believe that we are better off because of his efforts and the Civil Rights Movement? [...]
Tomorrow we honor a man and his ‘Dream,’ but then it’s business as usual 2 comments
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As millions of people across the country prepare to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., I can’t help but wonder: How many people truly believe that we are better off because of his efforts and the Civil Rights Movement? [...]
Is 'educational change' on the horizon for Georgia? Leave a comment
DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this blog are those solely of the author (that’s me) and are not shared by any parties listed below (at least I don’t think they do). Those you who have been following my blogs have probably guessed that I am very passionate about education. Specifically, quality public education for all kids, regardless [...]
Is ‘educational change’ on the horizon for Georgia? Leave a comment
DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this blog are those solely of the author (that’s me) and are not shared by any parties listed below (at least I don’t think they do). Those you who have been following my blogs have probably guessed that I am very passionate about education. Specifically, quality public education for all kids, regardless [...]
