Coffee & Conversation: Education, Part 2 – The Issue that Will Make Your Generation Great?

World elder, Nelson Mandela said it best: “Sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great. You can be that great generation. Let your greatness blossom.”  Is education in a democratic society the opportunity for your generation to step into greatness? Check out a few links:

What Makes a School Great by Amanda Ripley- Time Magazine

Schoolwork by Nicholas Lemann – The New Yorker

Waiting For Superman

Race to Nowhere

President Obama on Ensuring Your Success

Teach for America

Green Dot Public Schools

Michelle Rhee

Success for All

Knowledge is Power

Harlem Children’s Zone

National Education Association

American Federation of Teachers

An issue that’s an inspiration for a generation? We’re continuing the conversation from last week. See you on Thursday – October 7 – a new day. We’ll be in the Howard Thurman Center from 4-5:30 p.m. with coffee and cookies. I’ll be away visiting with some students but plan to connect in on the conversation via the latest technology.

Peace.