We all know that public education is one of the greatest pillars of a free and just society. It speaks to the heart of the American Dream that any child, regardless of circumstance, can gain the knowledge, wisdom and character necessary to compete in the workplace. In a lightning speed global market, we simply cannot […]
Monthly Archives: July 2013
Gwinnett SToPP Keeps Going!
In April 2012, a kindergarten girl was arrested, handcuffed and held in jail for throwing a tantrum at school. This incident would be traumatic for anyone, but particularly for a child this young. Certainly the long term consequences and stigma related to the incident will haunt her for years. Discipline that is out of alignment […]
It Doesn’t Take a Great Man To Do Great Things
It just takes dedication and a willing spirit. When Gwinnett SToPP came up with the idea for a Parent Leadership Institute we didn’t know what kind of response it would receive. How many people would be willing to undergo months of education and training, just to start then reaching out to their neighbors? But if […]