People sometimes ask how a kid from St. Joseph, Missouri ended up working in Hollywood, studying in Mexico, traveling around the world, winning speech competitions, writing books, and spending a lifetime telling stories. For years, I assumed the answer was curiosity, hard work, luck, or simply saying yes whenever adventure knocked. Looking back, I think … Continue reading Who Helped Write The First Act Of Your Life?
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What Actually Makes Education Systems Work
Beyond Public vs Private Over the past few days, I’ve been listening, reading, and reflecting on conversations surrounding the St. Joseph Missouri School District—board meetings, community reactions, and thoughtful responses from people who have spent decades inside the system. What I’m realizing is this: We’re not just debating education policy. We’re debating how learning itself … Continue reading What Actually Makes Education Systems Work
