Argues the importance of slowing down in order to be curious and explore the particular stories and poetry in things. Offers examples of how the elderly can guide readers toward a vision of education as an open debate of different stories. Recommends Robert Pinsky's "Favorite Poem Project" website as a celebration of stories and poetry…

Transforming the welfare system presents governors with unique opportunities, hard choices, and creative challenges. Change will require continued commitment to welfare, educational reform, and economic development. Governors can improve the status of private citizens and private businesses. The Family Support Act of 1988 signaled major changes in…