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‪hypothesis: the more Square crushes it in the world of payments, the more Dorsey’s takes on bitcoin are ungrounded. ‬

So I wanted to share several things -- seemingly different but related. The Cookery in Shirlington (Arlington) VA is having an event June 1 starting at noon in their remarkable cooking/food store for International Children's Day. And, they will be making a donation to Save the Children. I will be doing a book reading and signing at this event -- with two of my newest children's books. There will be food, fun and activities. One of the goals is to enable children to appreciate the fun that can come from engaged reading and the books are meant to achieve that. Also, given the starvation and deaths of children across the globe, it is worth pausing and reflecting on what we can do to improve the lives of the next generation -- near and far. There is homelessness and food scarcity in many areas -- hidden and not so hidden poverty and a deep inequality for children in education too. That gets me to my next point: I will be at Molly Stark School in VT (which is I believe close to 100% free and reduced lunch) on June 3 to read and work with children. I will be sharing one of the new books and helping kids appreciate the value of words and reading. And, it is key to curb summer melt causing low income kids to fall behind while their wealthier peers progress ahead. Come join us. …see more

Talk about speaking truth to power: brava. Most people are not in a position to share so publicly. Recently, I have been using the bully pulpit to share wrongs -- and when I reflected on this and discussed using social media in this way -- I was told: you have the platform; use it. There is a key point there: not everyone can speak up and out and deal with the aftermath too. If you can speak up and out, even with some backlash and risk, it will help others. Anita Hill taught us well: speak truth to power, even when power does not listen. So, those can, please speak. Our world will be better for it. And for those stung by truth (like the physician who acted like G-d or the airlines (American) that could not apologize in a heartfelt way or the authority who issued a ticket when one of the issuing officers was uncredentialled (Florida) or the dog breeder that lied and sued and lost claiming breach (Iowa) or the lawyers who send letters seeking settlement dollars when the cases lack merit (national): apologize. …see more

Thanks a million to Mohamed El-Erian , practice prof at The Wharton School and University of Pennsylvania - The Lauder Institute , for this great #LinkedInLive /SiriusXM interview. So much great content here ... well worth the 18 minutes! https://lnkd.in/eKXQHCJ …see more

It is World Giraffe Day in Okinawa. Reading to kids at Kadina Air Force base. Have special pass. Sharing my giraffe books and giraffe info from my books and the new twiga trackers — twiga is Swahili for giraffe. Sharing about threat of extinction. Lots of fun planned. Will send photos later. Feels wonderful to be with soldier’s children far from US soil. Wearing my giraffe ears !!! Donate to GCF or buy a book and googol for giraffe. KidbooksbyKaren …see more

Just posted this piece. As always, comments welcomed. https://lnkd.in/eu_d5hv Appears on BBN Times too. …see more

Happy Labor Day, recognizing that for many, this is not a holiday but a work day. I just read an article on donations to colleges and universities and how they failed to vet the source of donations — namely from Jeffrey Epstein. The Higher Education Times (a UK publication) said anonymity was an approach although not fully protective. 3 thoughts: 1. How carefully ARE donations actually vetted in real life on campuses? Sure, smaller colleges can vet more, and big donations stand out everywhere as worthy of vetting. But how much money comes in from sources that, if we looked, would be deemed institutionally unacceptable? 2. Cozying up to donors is a big part of fundraising. So didn’t these institutions meet and stay in touch w/ Epstein? Harvard said it isn’t returning the $$ it got. Is that because it was received before convictions? Didn’t Harvard send updates/reports to him? Couldn’t Harvard show some grace and donate an identical amount to fund for his victims? Ok: just return it. 3. Wouldn’t it be easy to fool a college/university as to a donation’s source? Just create layers. Now ask: Is Sackler money being returned or just new $$ not bring taken by educational institutions? I’d say we need to do more thinking about donor source. Honorary Degrees too. …see more

let’s try this first on bitcoin. 5% tax on any outstanding bitcoin. see if we can induce some spending as opposed to holding. i would prefer a sliding tax scale on holdings so small holders get taxed less than large holders. then we can move on to fiat currencies. …see more

Ok Washingtonians, here’s a challenge contest for the holidays. Purchase my books at Fabulous Market (on Pennsylvania Ave NW between 24th and 25th Streets) until whole inventory is gone but no later than December 6th. The books are $14 each there. There are 12 books in total at Fabulous. Then, if the rack is empty on December 7th, I will donate 5 books to needy families in DC area for the holidays. And who knows, maybe visitors to DC (staying at the Melrose) will buy some too. Challenge is on. Come on. And reading is the gift that keeps on giving!!!! And kids in DC area need books for their homes. Let’s see if this do good initiative can work!!!! …see more

Just an oddity on this post-Thanksgiving Friday. There are sales galore. Now focus on this: The US government was recently “selling” a fake US university in Detroit to foreign students. And it “looked” real enough that students enrolled and paid thousands. Who knows where the money went. Now, the fake government was a success in trapping some of the student visa fraud. This fake university success occurs as real universities/colleges are failing — and they are desperately trying to get students, domestic or foreign. Is anyone seeing irony here? The fake university enrolls students with ease while the real school admissions officers are struggling? Two thoughts: maybe government is onto a legal way to get new students and isn’t what US did entrapment? One more thought: is setting up a fake university the best use of government talent and resources? If these gov. folks are so talented, why not have them work on real education at real educational institutions in need? What a waste of talent and dollars on so many levels. # #colleges #educationreform …see more

Delighted to report that my new bilingual children’s book, We See You; Te Vemos, was recommended by @americathebilingual at their website and on their Facebook page: https://lnkd.in/eqyjR39 . Bilingual books serve many purposes: furthering language learning in two directions; showing respect for another culture; and easing the ability of families to read to and with their children. The book has wonderful tips for adult readers in English and Spanish. Book can still be purchased for the holidays at: www.northshire.com . This book makes for a gift that keeps on giving. …see more

I just was listening to the news and there was another assault by someone working in a school on a student. What school worker bodyslams a child? I write about trauma. I usually focus on trauma that impacts students that occurs OUTSIDE the school or by an intruder/shooter into a school. I have not focused -- until now -- on trauma within the school caused by school personnel. Yes, I have observed teachers/professors causing non-physical trauma through poor pedagogy and demeaning words/acts, and I am well aware, sadly, of sexual assaults by school/university personal on a student. But, now I think I need to focus more attention, sadly, on physical trauma within schools. It is not between students; it is not bullying student-to-student; those are bad enough. It is teachers/aides/guards assaulting students and causing harm —physical and psychological. All I can say is that creating trauma responsive schools is critical and stopping trauma on students by adults in schools must stop. No question about that. We need schools to be places that foster truth and trust. We need both. When assaults on students occur by professionals within schools, trust is destroyed. Truth is, one hopes, still thriving if victims come forward and are believed. …see more

All those interested in workshops and pedagogy and communications and handling trauma, this piece might be of interest. It details a case study approach -- a different kind of case study -- more like M&Ms in healthcare. Thoughts welcome as always. https://lnkd.in/eGXWzzK …see more

Upcoming webinar: On Jan. 31, 2020, I will be conducting a webinar for the Yes We Must Coalition on How to Create Trauma Responsive Institutions and Why it Matters. For those interested in registering (and those who participate get a discount code for my new book Trauma Does Not Stop at the School Door), contact: info@yeswemustcoalition.org . Look forward to your participation. …see more

Webinar on trauma: sadly fitting. Free of charge. Jan. 31 at 1:00. See you there (so to speak): Title: How to Create Trauma Responsive Institutions and Why it Matters Date: Friday, January 31, 2020, 1-2:30pmET Description: In this 90-minute Yes We Must Coalition webinar, Karen Gross, a former college president and an author and educator specializing in trauma, will provide at least 10 concrete strategies that colleges and those who work within them can deploy, all grounded in theory, to provide a more trauma responsive environment for their students (regardless of their age and stage). There will be hands on activities that webinar participants can try during the webinar as well as opportunities for questions and discussion. In addition, attendees will receive a discount on Gross's forthcoming book, Trauma Doesn't Stop at the School Door, which will be released in June 2020. Registration Information: To register in advance for this webinar, go to the following link: https://lnkd.in/ebny_AA After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. …see more

Read this piece. https://lnkd.in/ewPZnRG Then read this piece suggesting that apologies were not enough and anticipating the devastation to athletes. https://lnkd.in/ezsZiQH …see more

The pre-order link for my new book on trauma (a sidequel to Breakaway Learners) is now active. Pre-order now and get discount on ebook. Trauma Doesn’t Stop at the School Door has June 2020 pub date. One more thing: sizable group discounts available from Teachers College Press if I present in person or via Zoom or Skype. Contact me or Michael McGann at the Press. Link: …see more

i am struggling to understand what this is about or for. i am mesmerized tho. select a share and the algo will create a sculpture of that share. i am now wanting this site to add all cryptocurrencies and tokens in existence. i want my crypto sculptures!!! …see more