by Kimberly L. Hyatt, President & CEO | Jan 7, 2019 | Education
Last year brought more than one occasion to mourn the passing of an era with the deaths of notable figures, from scientists to musicians to elected officials. These individuals’ ways of making their mark in the world were grounded in virtues not routinely cultivated...
by Kimberly L. Hyatt, President & CEO | Oct 1, 2018 | Education
Moving into fall, you’re just as likely to find girls playing soccer, basketball and any number of other sports as boys. Though athletics used to be the purview of boys, we’ve made strides toward gender equity in youth sports. But when it comes to the arts, we still...
by Kimberly L. Hyatt, President & CEO | Aug 6, 2018 | Education
Every now and then, we get an idea in our head and no matter the evidence to the contrary, we won’t change our mind. We’re like those who refused to look through Galileo’s telescope because they didn’t want to see something that conflicted with their worldview. Too...
by Kimberly L. Hyatt, President & CEO | Jul 9, 2018 | Education, Health
Everyone I’ve ever known who is raising a child longs for three things above all – for their child to be healthy, safe and happy. But no matter how well families provide for the children entrusted to their care, there are no guarantees. Being a kid has never...
by Kimberly L. Hyatt, President & CEO | May 23, 2018 | Education, News
Stating the long-term goal should be for every school to have art and music, Dr. Diana Greene made the strongest statement of the three finalists for our next DCPS superintendent in support of arts education as essential in educating the whole child. Acknowledging...
