Leverage Isn’t The Problem, Entitlement Is

College basketball has always been a business, the difference now is the players finally have leverage. That part is overdue. Still, the money can’t be an excuse to erase the principles the game is built on: compete, earn it, be coachable, be accountable. When the first questions in recruiting are about guarantees instead of development, it signals a shift that’s bigger than NIL, it’s a culture problem. Pay the players, absolutely. Then demand the same thing the sport has always demanded, effort, discipline, and the willingness to be coached.

Why IDEA Must Stay in the U.S. Department of Education, and Why 850+ Organizations Just Drew the Line

More than 850 organizations across the United States have issued a unified call to keep IDEA oversight within the U.S. Department of Education. Their message is clear: moving IDEA to another agency risks eroding protections, weakening accountability, and disrupting services for millions of students with disabilities. IDEA is a federal civil rights law, not a discretionary program, and it requires consistent, centralized oversight to ensure equity, guard against fragmentation, and stop the continued funneling of marginalized students into under resourced special education systems.

Make IEP Meetings Strategic

An Individualized Education Program meeting should run like a strategy session. Share the agenda early, review data together, write plain language goals, and leave with a 30 day plan that names actions, owners, and dates. Families walk out knowing exactly what happens next.

Family Partnership Is a Cadence

Family partnership is a steady rhythm, not a single meeting. Share a weekly, plain language update that explains what was taught, what you observed, and what comes next. Add one clear way families can help, then repeat it every week.

Scoreboards, Not Press Releases

Accountability is a scoreboard. Publish service minutes, IEP progress, and work experiences in public view, disaggregated and privacy-safe. If the data is strong, show it. If it is weak, fix it with a plan.

Government Efficiency or Corporate Domination?

Elon Musk is not simply auditing government spending. He is profiting from it. With millions flowing daily into his corporate empire through government contracts, he is consolidating unprecedented power over federal oversight. The issue is not whether spending should be audited, but why an unelected billionaire is the one making those decisions. His influence challenges the foundations of a constitutional republic, raising urgent concerns about transparency, conflicts of interest, and the future of democracy itself.

The Impact of Redirection and Participation Trophies on Today’s Society

Redirection and participation trophies, while well-intentioned, may inadvertently undermine critical lessons of resilience, accountability, and the value of true achievement. In a world that demands perseverance and adaptability, shielding children from boundaries and competition can leave them ill-prepared for the realities of adult life.