There are numerous studies and reports on obesity as a modern day epidemic in our country. The solution seems simple: we need to move, to be active, to exercise, and we need to consume foods that are good for us, whole foods, balanced meals, reasonable quantities. None of this is new. The dilemma is howContinue reading “Obesity: A National Concern”
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Immense Social Good – Simply Unlocked
If we were a family gathered around the kitchen table considering a challenge or a set of problems, we would identify the resources we have and make some decisions to start down a path of solution, effective immediately. The process would be simple, straightforward. Translated to a K-12 service initiative, it would look like this:Continue reading “Immense Social Good – Simply Unlocked”
An Antidote to Bullying
Bullying that escalates to violence doesn’t cross the path of all our children. Violence sits at the extreme end of a spectrum of shades of insensitivity to others. Violence is the end result of an infection in full bloom, requiring aggressive measures to contain the spread of the infection. From a preventative perspective, we needContinue reading “An Antidote to Bullying”
Creating Together – As a People
A K-12 service initiative would give us opportunity to create together, with our youth. We would engage in a wave of collective endeavor we have never experienced with the energy and inspiration of our youth carrying us forward toward ideals they see and want to achieve. It is new, inspiring territory for us to explore. SomeContinue reading “Creating Together – As a People”
