Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The KTOY Team spent today (and yesterday) learning about education from all different perspectives. We have heard from elementary, middle school and high school principals about the issues facing each level in our K-12 system. We also were wowed by Dale Dennis, our Deputy Commissioner of Education, and Dr. Alexa Posny, Commissioner of Education. It was a fitting message on this historic day. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream and so do I. After hearing all the issues facing education in light of the budget issues, I, too, have a dream. I have a dream that someday everyone will put kids first. That everyone would begin their day with a simple question, "So how are the children?" I have a dream that someday the first question that will be asked at press conferences will be, "So Mr. President, how are the children?" That every meeting, every budget hearing, every conference would begin with "So, Mr. Chairman, how are the children?"
What would our society look like, feel like, and become if every person put kids first? The possibilities are endless. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. would have realized part of his dream tomorrow as Barack Obama becomes President. It is exciting to witness history taking place. It will happen tomorrow.
How long will it take before I get to realize my dream?