by Jim Connor
We tell the stories about the innovators of today who will be the Game Changers of Tomorrow. Our guests come from a wide range of backgrounds, including scientists, engineers, researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and educators.
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October 30, 2024
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Virginia Cheung brings to the table not just policy ideas but personal stories that underscore the urgency of investing in the first five years of a child’s life. With California spending billions on education and still falling behind, she asks a provocative question: Are we missing the most crucial years of a child's development?</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Cheung delves deep into the connection between a child's early environment and their long-term academic success. She argues that when children are exposed to stable family routines and communication tools—whether through language, art, or even sign language—it plants the seeds for lifelong success. Her stance on early literacy and behavior intervention emphasizing that a child's trajectory is often set long before kindergarten even begins.</span></p>
September 24, 2024
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">I just sat down with <strong>Ann Hsu</strong>, a bold and fearless <strong>candidate for the San Francisco School Board</strong>, and let me tell you – this interview is unlike anything you've seen before. Ann doesn’t mince words about the deep-rooted dysfunction plaguing our school district. From exposing how political ambitions have hijacked our children's education to sharing her no-nonsense strategies for restoring fiscal sanity and accountability, Ann delivers a candid, unfiltered take on the mess our public schools are in.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">What makes Ann's journey even more compelling is her personal story as an immigrant. <strong>She experienced firsthand the transformative power of public education in America</strong>, and now she's on a mission to ensure that every student in San Francisco has the same opportunities. Her decision to start a nonprofit school after stepping down from the board underscores her relentless commitment to education. While others are content with the status quo, Ann is living proof of what it means to take action when the system fails.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;">San Francisco voters face a pivotal decision this November. Do they want more of the same political maneuvering, or are they ready for a leader who brings a business-savvy, no-nonsense approach to turning this district around? Ann Hsu isn’t just another candidate – she’s a game-changer who won’t stop until public education in San Francisco serves the people it’s meant to serve.</span></p>
September 19, 2024
<p class="p1"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">The San Francisco school district is in the middle of a financial reckoning, forced to reconcile a significant drop in student enrollment with years of delayed responses to the growing operational costs. This isn’t just a San Francisco problem—it's a glaring example of the challenges facing large school districts nationwide. Today’s conversation centers on the hard truth: there simply aren't enough students to support the district’s bloated infrastructure, and drastic measures are needed to avoid insolvency.</span></p> <p class="p1"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">In this episode, we dive into the heart of the matter with <strong>Supryia Ray, a candidate for the San Francisco School Board</strong> and a passionate advocate for real reform. The voters’ response has been clear—they want a board made up of citizens who will make the tough calls to rebalance the budget, build a professional and capable teaching corps, and, most importantly, prioritize the needs of the students. This is a conversation not just about San Francisco, but about the future of public education across the nation.</span></p>
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