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Up on the Hill
Wow, this conference has been incredible! From all the
breakout sessions like the ones that John S. wrote about to the panel
discussions on Wednesday, everything has been top-notch. Barely enough time to
really let it all sink in, and especially not enough time to blog about it but
let me give it a shot.
This morning panel of leaders from the private
sector talking about what they can do to help the education of our kids succeed
was definitely thought-provoking. Great dialogue, and it really helped to
inform us all about what really can and will make a difference in education in
regards to public policy and the like.
Later on we went to Capitol Hill to meet our
representatives, senators and congressmen from our states. This was once again
a classy and high-caliber event. I had the honor to meet our representative Marilyn
Musgrave and Senator Wayne Allard. Representative Musgrave was very down to
earth and had a great handle on what education is about, since her family was
involved in education too. I found it very interesting that both of them were
so approachable and also honored to meet us! Many of the senators and
congressmen and women gave short speeches praising the teachers of their state
and all the teachers that they represent. It was very refreshing to me to see
the heart of these politicians so touched by what we do, what I do, what all
teachers do—teach.
So many of them talked about teachers in their life who had made a difference. It seems we all have that person, that teacher, in the forefront of our mind. That little tidbit—that so many people have been touched by teachers—has really impacted me on this trip. It excites me, it spurs me on, it challenges me to be that man, that teacher who will be remembered and referred to in future conversations, as the difference-maker in their lives—maybe it will even be one of our future senators! To me that is a powerful thought, and one that I won't soon forget.
For more information on the Conference—including the agenda, bios of Conference presenters, photos and videos—please visit the Milken Family Foundation Web site at www.mff.org
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