Gillies: To be an effective leader, you must be self aware
By Bruce Gillies Leadership. Just the mention of it brings up very different images. There is George Washington crossing the Delaware, pointing the way. Or Martin Luther King’s memorable “I Have a Dream” speech. Or perhaps Herb Brooks leading the U.S. Olympic hockey team to victory over a very powerful Russian team in 1980. Each Read More →
Read More →Letter to the editor: Keep the promise of the Lanterman Act alive
Dear Editor: California is at a crossroads. the Lanterman Act was groundbreaking legislation passed in 1969 that guaranteed the rights of people with developmental disabilities, including services and support in natural community settings, to the greatest extent possible. The state system created under the Lanterman Act, relied upon by 330,000 Californians with intellectual and/or developmental Read More →
Read More →Mintz: College admissions process is morally bankrupt
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Read More →Khan: Splintered internet result of freedom of speech
By Sabith Khan Will “fixing” the internet in terms of bridging the digital divides bring us closer? I have thought about this question for quite a bit in the context of the recent uptick in political polarization, racism, hatred and all forms of ugliness that have manifest themselves in the American public sphere. One could Read More →
Read More →White: Financial planning key to paying for college
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Read More →Chien: Maintain an adequate fund for emergencies
By Chia-Li Chien The government shutdown took a toll on furloughed employees and government contractors, reminding us all of the need for financial emergency preparedness. According to a 2015 study from the Pew Charitable Trusts, the median cost of a financial emergency is $2,000, or half of a typical monthly income. The study found that Read More →
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