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James Cobb writes, “According to an early 1968 Harris Poll, the man whose half-century of martyrdom…

James Cobb writes, “According to an early 1968 Harris Poll, the man whose half-century of martyrdom…

Dr. King was much more radical than mainstream Americans realize, particularly later in life in his public statements and actions. Today we…
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Samuel Wakefield
Why we need a new conversation in education

Why we need a new conversation in education

I’m simply tired of the politics of division in every facet of public life that seems to be plaguing us right now as a society. Maybe I’m…
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Samuel Wakefield
Why we can’t wait

Why we can’t wait

Something happened on the way to educational equity in our country. Somehow a movement for real change that should have nearly universal…
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Samuel Wakefield
Why our public schools are ripe for disruption

Why our public schools are ripe for disruption

We are the ones we have been waiting for, and no one else is coming- TD Jakes.
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Samuel Wakefield
About last night…What happens when parents show up?

About last night…What happens when parents show up?

People accept what they don’t know they can change. Change is coming, led by parents who know their power, are fed up with the status quo…
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Samuel Wakefield
What history teaches us about the failings of public education, and our path forward

What history teaches us about the failings of public education, and our path forward

When people talk about how our public education system is broken, I remark, no it’s not. It’s doing exactly what it was designed to do. The…
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Samuel Wakefield
Teaching our kids to set goals

Teaching our kids to set goals

In order for children to become successful adults who can manage their lives well, they have to first see their lives as their own to…
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Samuel Wakefield
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