By day, my husband develops new ways to evaluate the academic growth of at-risk students; by night and on weekends, he is a talented woodworker. He tells me he’s not very creative though.
Putting Health in All Policies
Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of “wicked” problems, or intractable social issues, that we still face as a state, despite years of policy interventions and public investment.
Going Far Together
There is an African proverb that says, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” At CCMU, we want to go far, and our strategic planning process is the perfect example.
Tough Conversations About Race and Ethnicity
Recently, I was asked where I was from by the 5-year-old child I was babysitting. I told him I was from Colorado and, looking confused, he replied, “No, where are you really from?”
Good Neighbors are Good for Your Health
It was 11pm and I was driving home by myself. I rolled to a stop at the first of three stop signs in my neighborhood and saw movement in the dark. The outline of a young man emerged.