Making Change Archive: March 2010

Prosperity on the rise in small towns

Concerted efforts to dialogue deliberately, enhance leadership, develop shared vision and take action results in more vital towns. Published March 29 2010
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad

Be inspired to make change by the story of a woman who helped slaves become free. Published March 22 2010
Shifting public-private costs of K-12 education?

Are parents paying more for supplies, activities, and sports in public schools? Are kids missing out due to fees? Published March 14 2010
Tough times: Volunteer farm advisors deployed

A poor agricultural economy affects more than farmers. Schools, hospitals, and other public entities struggle too. Published March 8 2010
Judging fundamentals of great organizations

If a public organization were judged, what would the rubric be? How can an organization be a ’10?’ Published March 2 2010

Donna Rae Scheffert is a facilitator, consultant and writer. Find more information online at www.online-leadership-tools.com.

She lives in Minnesota with her husband and teenage son and daughter.

Honors and awards include University of Minnesota -Distinguished Extension Campus Faculty ...

Entertainment News and Reviews

Entertainment News and Reviews from Washington, D.C. and beyond.
- James Gandolfini dies; Actor changed Cable TV in HBO's Sopranos
  James Joseph Gandolfini, Jr., who portrayed Tony Soprano in the HBO hit series, has died in in Italy at the age of 51.
- True Blood Season 6 premiere information and Live Chat
  HBO’s darkly sinister and oh so sexy True Blood takes flight on its sixth season tonight at 8:45 p.m. Eastern.
- The Go-Go's & Psychedelic Furs create a 1980s hit storm at Wolf Trap
  The Go-Go’s and The Psychedelic Furs stop by the Filene Center delivering an 1980s alternative hit parade for fans
- DE GRACIA: Why fans should pick Hawaii for Miss USA 2013
  Put the Fiftieth State in lead at this year’s Miss USA.
Rick Townley's World of Books & Publishing

A carefully guided tour through the confusing world of modern bookselling and publishing.
The Chinese Slant

A round eye’s guide into the Chinese world.
Wells On Baseball

This column will cover anything that has anything remotely to do with the game of baseball, from the game itself to mid-summer trades to offseason moves.
Culinary Quest

Great discoveries in the world of restaurants and chefs fulfill the quest for delicious food and cooking.
TV Den

Television commentary, reviews, news and nonstop DVR catch-up by Lisa King Doloff and friends.

Prosperity on the rise in small towns