For the Future of the Next Generation. Time for a Giant Leap

CHANGE without SACRIFICE is an ILLUSION.      Lisa Ellis (2018)

Time to make the change by putting our Ego’s aside.

Time to make the change by accepting different approaches and not just ‘business as usual’.

Time to make the change by not accepting the rule that you need money (it helps) to make the change.

Time to make the change by changing your view for what the future can be.

Time to make the change by communities taking charge of their communities.

Time to make the change by getting involved in local government policy, local government policy feeds federal policy.

Time to make the change by getting involved in homelessness, slavery, and other social issues.

Time to make the change by taking care of mental as well as physical health concerns.

Time to make the change by collaborating, and partnering.

Time to make the change by a slight shift in priorities.

Time to make the change by saying ENOUGH is ENOUGH.

Make the change.

Make the sacrifice.

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Change without Sacrifice is an Illusion.  Lisa Ellis

The Price Tag on Disasters. June 2018

Here's How Much Every Major Natural Disaster Cost Americans in 2017

Here's How Much Every Major Natural Disaster Cost Americans in 2017 Natural disasters cost Americans $300 billion in 2017. These tragic events were the most expensive.

Self-Publishing. June 2018

Change the Paradigm. June 28, 2018. Search for the next permanent Chancellor of DC Public Schools (DCPS).

The leader for change in any system MAY NOT be within the system. 

Someone outside of the system that sees it from a different 21st Century solution perspective.

Ever notice that the same issues and problems arise from those within the system that goes from city to city, jurisdiction to jurisdiction?   A system can become so complex (complex-complex system) that it becomes unmanageable at some point.

CHANGE THE PARADIGM.  Think of a leader outside of the system.  A simple-simple or simple-complex system may be needed.  Just a thought.

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John A. Wilson Building 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004 Phone: (202) 727-2643 Email: muriel.bowser@dc.gov Chief of Staff: John Falcicchio City Administrator: Rashad Young Director of the Mayor's Office of Legal Counsel: Ronald R. Ross Senior Advisor: Beverly Perry Director of Mayor's Office of Community Affairs: Charon Hines Director of Mayor's Office of Community Relations and Services: Tommie Jones Scheduling Requests: mayor.dc.gov/page/invite-mayor June 28, 2018 | Vol. 4, Issue 26 Letter from the Mayor Dear Washingtonians, Our public schools have come a long way in preparing DC’s next generation for college and career readiness. This past school year, we faced our challenges head-on, and for the first time in reform history, took on the task of reevaluating our graduation standards. Because of all we learned this school year, we are better positioned than ever to take on long-standing challenges in our schools.  Today, to help us build on our progress, we kicked off the search for the next permanent chancellor of DC Public Schools (DCPS). As we go through this process, the community's thoughts, ideas, and concerns will be essential in helping us make the right choice for our students, our families, and DCPS.  In the weeks to come, we will host community forums, but we also ask that you submit feedback at ourschools.dc.gov. Together, we will continue to put students first, focus on equity and excellence, and have the courage to improve.  Sincerely,