What I have learned this week:
I have learned the politicians from both parties love saying "The American people" this and the "American People" that. I can't stand it when they speak for me. I am an American and I am no where close to being represented by either party. They should say "I think the American people this and that." Then they would be right. The fact is, neither party really knows how the "American" people really feel. That's impossible.
What I am grateful for: I am still alive. I am healthy. I can see with my own eyes and hear with my own ears.
Yesterday I had the opportunity to meet Dr. Terri Grier the new school superintendent for the Houston Independent School District. He gave a speech at the Gulen Institute and shared some of his views on what he wants to do. I asked him what he thought were the greatest challenges he was facing. He answered with what I thought were his solutions. "I want a quality teacher in each classroom and I also want a quality principal in every school." Some other "wishes" were that he hopes all students can learn another language and that he can find a way to get parents more involved. He does have the reputation as a reformer and admits people don't like change.
For one, he has met with the three universities that provide most of the teachers for HISD to make sure their education programs are up to par. Unfortunately Dr. Grier who can not make it to our town forum on April 20th because he has a prior engagement, will send some of his representatives who share his vision of HISD and what we need to do to reform the system. I do hope many of you will share YOUR IDEAS and CONCERNS with us before and during the show. We can not solve the public education crisis alone. Everyone has to see a stake in this issue. Even though only 23% of parents have children in HISD, the outcome of his reforms will have an impact on all Houstonians. Please watch The Education Crisis on HoustonPBS Ch. 8 April 20th at 7pm.
It has taken 5 years, but we are now getting Living Smart on You Tube. Over time we hope to have all seasons, so you can watch anytime.
LATINA VOICES: SMART TALK will be airing weekly on Sundays at 2:30pm The last weekend of March. The topic. Genesys works and Juan Sepulveda. Both discuss the President's plans for public education and what business can do to improve the situation. Marilyn Logan discusses what you need to know about money before you get married!
This Sunday Living Smart features sustainability Consultant Mark Robinson on Living Green.
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