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Governor Jerry Brown, Jane McGonigal and William McDonough deliver a galvanizing closing plenary to packed house in San Francisco
Tag: inspiration
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Parenting’s 2012 Mom Congress Provides Green School Inspiration
Even though by my assessment I was the only non-parent to take the stage at Parenting Magazine’s 2012 Mom Congress Conference, mom delegates from every state in the country welcomed me into their fold with open arms. It was incredibly energizing to meet so many moms who are singularly focused on helping their children succeed at any cost. I met one mother who has to fill out 19 applications a year to be able to send her children to higher performing schools on the other side of the city.
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My Job Inspiration: The Wisdom of Kids
One of the best parts of my job is getting to listen to kids and their visions for the world and their place within it. It’s reinvigorating, energizing and inspiring. It reminds me that when we provide safe and inviting places for kids to learn, grow and be creative, we directly impact how the world works right now and what it will be in the future. In the past two weeks, I’ve had two opportunities to soak in the wisdom of kids.