Best-selling author and former teacher, Jon Gordon explains why he urges everyone to stay positive and focus on strengths.

Gordon says, "We have to make sure that in the toughest times that we're finding a way forward and a lot of times that means focusing on our strengths. Our weaknesses are part of our journey as well and I believe we have to help minimize the weaknesses. But too many people try to develop their weaknesses and don't spend enough time investing and developing their strengths."

Listen to Gordon's inspirational message of hope and positivity.

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In an exclusive interview with Angela Jerabek, the Executive Director of the BARR Center, 

Education Secretary Cardona shares his passion for educators and his admiration for the work they do.  In addressing the teacher shortage, Secretary Cardona says, “We've created [the shortage] over the years by underinvesting and disrespecting the profession… It's time we stop that. We need to make sure we're paying our educators a competitive salary compared to their level of education,” commensurate with the earnings of other professionals. He relays the story of how one educator noticed his skills and encouraged him to pursue his strengths, thereby starting the trajectory of his career,  resulting in  him becoming the leader of the Department of Education.

Secretary Cardona’s interview is followed by 30-year veteran educator and BARR Coach, Steve Ball, recounting his observations of how teachers’ building relationships with individual students transforms the educational experience. 

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Bill Milliken, Founder of Communities In Schools (CIS), takes some time to talk with us about his journey from Pittsburg’s pool halls to one of the nation’s pioneering advocates for students throughout the nation.

Milliken found his vocation on the streets helping children and teens coping with poverty, hunger, homelessness, drug addiction and mental illness. He reflected on the importance of simply hanging out -- and building trust.

After 50 years of fighting for an equitable and quality education for all children, Milliken has now set his sights on having CIS in every school in America.

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