Education is Freedom

I am excited to announce that I have changed the name of this newsletter.? What began as “Books In Bites” is now transforming into “CURIOSITY CORNER.” The evolution reflects my broader mission to ignite Curiosity and Inspire new perspectives on various topics. ?I will continue to do Book Reviews like this one, but I will also delve into diverse ideas – innovative insights – intriguing mysteries, and marvels of history.

Welcome to the Journey!

EDUCATION IS FREEDOM – The Future Is in Your Hands by James W. Keyes

This book immediately captured my interest – he had me at Hello! My background in education was the impetus for my initial interest. James Keyes explores the “Transformative Power of Education” in overcoming personal and societal challenges and often limitations.

HIGHLIGHTS ? 10 KEY TAKEAWAYS

1.???? Education is a fundamental right and should be accessible to everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status, background, or family, and James shares various stories and personal examples.

2. Empowerment Through Education enables one to think critically, solve problems, and, most importantly, pursue one's dreams and aspirations.

3. A simple T-shirt slogan inspired “Education is Freedom.” 1) WHY Must We Learn? ?2) HOW Do We Learn? Finally, 3) WHAT Must We Learn?

4.???? C-Suite Learnings becomes a roadmap to navigate and explore; WHAT > (Change – Confidence and Clarity) HOW > (Critical Thinking – Curiosity and Creativity) & WHY > (Collaboration – Cultural Literacy and Character).

5.???? Knowing “What to Learn” requires – Turning CHANGE into Opportunity, and it begins with Attitude. > Preparation will give you CONFIDENCE and Opens Doors and requires Humility. > CLARITY is fundamental to Communication and is grounded in Simplicity and starts with Listening.

6.???? Understanding “How to Learn” focuses on “Critical Thinking—Curiosity and Creativity” and will enable intellectual growth.

7.???? Knowing “Why we Learn” allows us to embrace ourselves and improve our quality of life, making us better citizens. By fostering Collaboration, Cultural Literacy, and Character, we can achieve holistic growth.? ?

8.???? Education is Pivotal to the core of our democratic principles. Unfortunately, distrust and misinformation have permeated our political halls, and our educational system is broken, rigged, and/or biased.”

9.???? Learning to Live is about gaining the skills and knowledge to improve our daily lives, make better decisions, and contribute positively to our communities. Author Keyes highlights two of my favorites, Sarah Frey and the Khan Academy and are the perfect closure for where we are today in education. How it Can Change our Lives and WHY it is Crucial to our Survival.

10.? Author James W. Keyes founded the Education Is Freedom Organization thanks to the involvement and support of businesses to ensure society has a skilled and educated workforce.

I highly recommend Education Is Freedom (No affiliate – just sharing)

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