““You have to go to school…don’t you want to be something?” This statement, the conditioned guilt trip from parents everywhere, still burns a hole in my soul every time I hear it. Sure, education is the key that opens all doors, and yet school always felt like the padlock that made trying to open them futile. They don’t call it padlock, though – it’s called a curriculum. It’s what you will know and how fast you will know it. And much like their lunches, school was designed for me to consume from a very limited menu. My health (mental or physical) was not a prime consideration nor were the results after graduation. If I vomited what I learned, it was celebrated. If I brought my own menu, I was admonished. If I refused to eat, I was expelled. And so we have a burn-and-churn institutional system of serving time and getting off for good behavior. Sounds charming, doesn’t it? That might be why Mark Twain “never let his schooling interfere with his education.” Look, our current school system still has as many benefits as it has challenges. But what if we can make a few key changes that would inextricably link education and schooling – this time by design? Imagine never having to go to school, but having school come to you. Not necessarily in the physical sense, but a school designed to meet you where you are and guide you to precisely where you wish to be… …On a real-life journey, with theory in mind, that puts you at the center of your own research and demands that you be of service to others in an identity-building, practical way… …but never alone in an impersonal sea of students, rather with a mentor that will champion you the entire time… …Yet, you are at the wheel. You are in control of your pace and progress. Therefore, advancement isn’t rushed, because the goal isn’t to check a box or hang a paper on the wall, it’s to master oneself and one’s craft. No, our national schooling system isn’t adopting this model tomorrow. (Sorry!) However, it DOES exist for aspiring adults who are ready to explore their next level of personal and professional development and mastery. I was honored to recently meet Rick Maybury, Ph.D. who is leading the charge and setting the example that other schools will undoubtedly be using soon. His story is as fascinating as his determination to bring this nonprofit education model to his community. I appreciate his relentless passion for a project that’s been near and dear to my own heart – a passion which is only surpassed by his kind demeanor and inspiring vision. Connect with Rick and Knowles Johnson Institute of Graduate Studies and be sure to closely follow his progress. He’s about to unlock a whole new level in the game of life.”
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Its July 1 / Day 1- please take a look at my welcome letter. Let's go! Happy 4th of July.
Its July 1 / Day 1- please take a look at my welcome letter. Let's go! Happy 4th of July.
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The FTC issued it's final #NoncompeteRule on April 23, 2024. Linda Clark Ashar, J.D., a professor at American Public University’s Wallace E. Boston…
The FTC issued it's final #NoncompeteRule on April 23, 2024. Linda Clark Ashar, J.D., a professor at American Public University’s Wallace E. Boston…
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A great welcoming ceremony was held in the atrium of the museum this week. It is the programs 15th year. Welcome Fellows! #artsandculture #salemma…
A great welcoming ceremony was held in the atrium of the museum this week. It is the programs 15th year. Welcome Fellows! #artsandculture #salemma…
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