by Wana Duhart | Dec 2, 2013 | The Public Square, Village Space Blog
How can we expect our global neighbors to be civil and respectful when we do not apply this standard at home? If Americans don’t figure out how to respect each other’s ideas, opinions, and perspectives, especially when they differ from one’s own ideology and...
by Wana Duhart | Nov 1, 2013 | Families and Communities, Village Space Blog
Americans have a lot to be thankful for when you consider our material and spiritual wealth. The challenges that have consumed the lives of so many people for the past few years should cause all of us to pause, reflect, and take an inventory of our spiritual...
by Wana Duhart | Oct 1, 2013 | Families and Communities, Village Space Blog
There was a time not long ago when everyday people took pride in their neighborhoods and communities. Families and neighbors worked together to ensure that homes, schools, churches, and other community centers were safe, clean, open, and secure for every...
by Wana Duhart | Sep 18, 2013 | Schools and Education, Village Space Blog
The paradigm for K12 education is shifting toward local and community-specific innovations and solutions. It seems we must also acknowledge that we are likely at a time in history whereby the roles of our large, federal education department must change in order...
by Wana Duhart | Aug 26, 2013 | The Public Square, Village Space Blog
American humility must be on display as domestic and global paradigms shift. As we ponder the unusual economic, spiritual, and political changes occurring around the globe, we must certainly acknowledge that our world is undergoing permanent transformations...