A close-knit network made up of 22 local, autonomous organizations working for peaceful and democratic change, the Partners Network has been jointly investing in local leaders, local organizations,…

A close-knit network made up of 22 local, autonomous organizations working for peaceful and democratic change, the Partners Network has been jointly investing in local leaders, local organizations,…

Leaving the sanctuary of a safe harbor is necessary to undertake genuine transformational change in education.

The reason that the United States hasn’t been able reach to higher vaccination rates is because of leadership failures. It’s really hard for leaders to lead transformational change during stable times. Infinitely harder to lead in a VUCA dynamic world, but not impossible. It’s the timeless leadership challenge: How do you help the people you lead get from A to B? This exchange between Fox Sunday host Chris Wallace and Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts makes it pretty clear that both Wallace and Ricketts are actually correct and each of their responses are rational and appropriate. Wallace wonders why do parents object to getting their children vaccinated for COVID but not other required vaccines needed before attending school? He notes that when he was a child, his parents and many others didn’t hesitate when the polio vaccine first came out. So what Wallace highlights is that vaccine requirements have existed for […] Read More »

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House discusses transformational education bills to enhance local decision-making and funding.