Why blog?

Why start a blog? Because I have something to say. Because it might make a difference - to someone who cares about public education, makes decisions that affect public education or doesn't understand why public education matters.
I care deeply about public education - in this city, in this province and in this country. Why? Because it is one of the best investments you can make in a child's future - apart from being a caring parent, that is. And it matters not just to parents, but communities and all citizens. Because it's about opportunities and personal growth. It is the foundation of economic growth. "Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another." according to G.K. Chesterson. This makes it both a complex and important process, and one that needs to be debated, valued and supported.