The City’s latest stride to confront the education crisis, which sought to expand quality early education opportunities to the most far-off neighborhoods, gave a glimpse of what is possible when our larger community is bound to a common purpose. The pursuit of universal Pre-K brought about a consensus towards action among a wide-ranging coalition of community, business, education, and labor. Each seized its responsibility to be a force of positive change.
The enthusiasm to be derived from this showing is tempered by thoughts of the work that remains. With challenges of greater magnitude lying in wait, the relevant question becomes: was this case an aberration, or have we arrived upon a new norm? An answer must be found quickly. For history has shown early promise of monumental change conjures up the mightier headwinds of inertia. What is needed, now, is a greater showing of strength. What is required, now, is a marshaling of a broader range of ideas and a mobilization of a larger diversity of skills. Because when we are called again to shape uncertain outcomes, it may be the extraordinary act of that yet-to-be-engaged individual which proves all the difference. So, together, let us seek to engage, enable, and empower our entire community. For achieving a critical mass of ordinary people carrying out extraordinary acts will determine whether we complete a great leap of social change in our time.
SAleem Chapman
Policy & Advocacy Manager
The Good Economist 3
Did you know SBN has a Stakeholder Engagement Committee?
This committee seeks to mobilize our broader community to achieve SBN's mission.
For more info, contact Saleem Chapman.