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By Dr. Ben Burnett, READ MORE > 457 Reads
On Tue, 02/23/2021 - 02:34 PM

When thinking of resources for schools, whether it is K-12 or higher education, most people just think of funding and the constant conversations of our state lagging behind others when it comes to funding our schools and also paying our educators.

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More questions than answers for arena of education in 2021

By Dr. Ben Burnett, READ MORE > 737 Reads
On Thu, 01/14/2021 - 12:00 AM

Like most of you, I was ready to see 2020 go away with the hope that 2021 would provide a feeling of safety again and where life could hopefully return to normal. Even with the challenges of 2020, I hope that all of you will reflect and be thankful for the many blessings that you may have received during this trying year.

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Coronavirus brings longstanding changes to education, workforce

By Dr. Ben Burnett, READ MORE > 718 Reads
On Thu, 12/24/2020 - 01:00 AM

The impact of the pandemic on the business world, our way of life and the economy is certainly widespread. We probably will not know the total impact of this time in our history for years, if not decades, to come.

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Despite difficulties, it’s still a time to give thanks

By Dr. Ben Burnett, READ MORE > 942 Reads
On Wed, 11/25/2020 - 12:10 AM

Many customs and traditions in our life have been drastically interrupted as of late due to the pandemic crisis.

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The economic benefits of a strong, well-funded education system

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On Thu, 10/22/2020 - 12:10 AM

In an earlier article, I have discussed the link between good schools and good communities. This link, backed up by research, is certainly an important reason to support our local schools, both public, private, K-12 and higher education.

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Proud to live in an ‘outlier’ community

By Dr. Ben Burnett, READ MORE > 1,366 Reads
On Wed, 09/16/2020 - 04:08 PM

One of the most powerful books I’ve read is one by Malcom Gladwell entitled “Outliers.” Gladwell is the author of five New York Times best sellers. This particular book focuses on the concept of why certain organizations or groups of people succeed more than others and what common characteristics led to their success.

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A ‘different’ back to school list

By Dr. Ben Burnett, READ MORE > 939 Reads
On Wed, 08/12/2020 - 03:25 PM

It occurred to me a few weeks ago that for the first time in 18 years my wife and I will not be preparing our son for the start of school. After pre-school, a K-12 education and four years of college, he has graduated and is now moving to the world of work!

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Pandemic has brought some positive changes to field of education

By Dr. Ben Burnett, READ MORE > 1,985 Reads
On Wed, 07/15/2020 - 03:33 PM

To say that the pandemic of 2020 has impacted all of our lives in recent months is truly an understatement.
While the impact has reached virtually everyone and every profession, it would be safe to say that the field of education has been impacted at least as much, if not more, than any other in our society.

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