Monthly Archives: May 2012

Does Preschool Matter?

This article gets mixed reviews from me. I agree with the final conclusion that preschool is an essential step toward eliminating the achievement gap. However, the presented theory that money automatically gives children access to enrichment, I find faulty. In my opinion it is the interaction of parents and children that set the stage for enthusiasm or lack thereof. Children are born with a natural curiosity and quest for knowledge. It is up to parents to encourage and join in

Regrets of the Dying

I was deeply moved reading the description of the book “Regrets of the Dying” by Bronnie Ware. If I could, I would change the title to “Hopes for the Living”. If we could all take a moment and reflect on the priorities of our own lives I think we could see that these “regrets” are really lessons to be learned. I recently went to hear the Dali Lama and connected his message to the message in this book. To be