Author and activist Valarie Kaur is coming to Dallas, February 2-3. On Thursday, Feb. 3, Ms. Kaur will lead us in a workshop for Revolutionary Love. Ticket for the workshop includes a copy of her book, See No Stranger.
Laura Collins is the director of the Bush Institute, SMU Economic Growth Initiative. On Good God’s immigration series, she shares compelling arguments as to why immigration is good for the economy.
The Bush Center published white papers on immigration, which are a great resource. Their webpage says:
“Every year that goes by without reforming the United States immigration system means a missed opportunity to ensure the future prosperity, vitality, and security of our nation. At the George W. Bush Institute, we are committed to changing the terms of this debate and offering solutions that are bold and politically viable. We are committed to using our voice to ensure that the United States reaps the benefits of our longstanding history as a nation of immigrants. The series of white papers will outline critical issues that must be addressed as the United States Congress considers comprehensive immigration reform.”
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State of Our Faith with Miguel Solis on DISD Bonds - Full Episode
October 25, 2020
Confused about the language on the ballot that says "This is a property tax increase," when everyone is saying it's actually NOT a tax increase? Watch this conversation and you'll understand so much better. Spoiler alert: It's because...politics.
0:22 - 5:40
Intro, summary of DISD progress
5:55 - 12:30
What happens if the bond passes?
Is this the right time with shaky economy to pass this large bond?
Explain why it's not a tax increase.
HB3 (and politics) is why that language is on the ballot.
12:30 - 17:55
Should we really celebrate HB3?
How does the state legislature affect district funding?
17:55-19:37
Breakdown of the 5 propositions on the ballot (and why there have to be 5). You guessed it: Politics!
19:40-26:50
Rabbi Nancy talks about her family's choice to send kids to private school and the value of public education.
Miguel talks about DISD's intentional socio-economic/ethnic mix and shows charts that reveal how integration produces better outcomes for all kids.
26:50-32:55
George talks about how a narrative change for public schools is needed to help families make the choice to send their kids to public school.
RootEd in San Antonio is doing this.
Miguel talks about how you can help change the narrative for DISD.
32:56 - 35:45
Value of public education for society.
36:00 - 39:05
Public ed should be a first choice for families.
39:05-41:05
More than just academics on the bond: extra-curricular too. Why should we invest in that?
41:07-43:20
Parallel between improving school facilities and improving houses of worship (and your own home).
43:20-45:16
Karla Garcia's story about the building contributing to the mindset about a student's potential.
45:16-end
What's coming up in next legislative session.
Summing up...
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Religion in the Public Square: What Are the Limits?
Rabbi Nancy Kasten and Pastor George Mason are joined by SMU Professor of Religious Studies Mark Chancey. They talk about the ways that--especially the Christian faith--has been misappropriated in public by political figures lately and why that's wrong.
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