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Until the 20th century the country abided by the laissez-faire policy, which required a free market with little intervention from government. With the Great Depression came Keynesian economics, or the opposite belief that the government should manage the economy. Today, United States economic policy lies somewhere in between åÑ government should regulate and sometimes manage, but should allow a free market whenever possible. Political and business leaders disagree on how much control is enough.
Public education is the single largest expenditure for state and local governments across the nation. Yet it is arguably the most criticized. Many people charge that public schools are faltering and that American academic achievements are far behind those in other countries. In recent years, many states and localities have experimented with improving public schools.
The most important lesson we have learned over these years since 2006 when we began this study, is that your emotions are your prayer, your power, and your lifeline. This energy creates changes allowing you to create abundance.
Presidents Washington ($1), Lincoln ($5), Jackson ($20), and Grant ($50) all appear on currency. But what about this guy Alexander Hamilton on the ten-spot? How did he get there? A sawbuck says you'll know the answer after reading this piece.
A set of instructional videos paired with a simple assessment. Learners that get a passing score are awarded a digital badge.
Topics covered:
Change as an Opportunity
New Experiences
Considering Others' Viewpoints
Dealing with Stress
A set of instructional videos paired with a simple assessment. Learners that get a passing score are awarded a digital badge.
Topics covered:
Understanding Different Points of View
Understanding the Context of Problems
Connecting Information with Critical Thinking
Thinking About Multiple Solutions
A set of instructional videos paired with a simple assessment. Learners that get a passing score are awarded a digital badge.
Topics covered:
Working as aTeam Player
Finding Common Ground
Shared Responsibilities and Creative Input
Dealing with Conflict in a Positive Way
A set of instructional videos paired with a simple assessment. Learners that get a passing score are awarded a digital badge.
Topics covered:
Speaking Professionally
Communicating Digitally
Nonverbal Communication
Understanding How to Listen
A set of instructional videos paired with a simple assessment. Learners that get a passing score are awarded a digital badge.
Topics covered:
Inspiring Collaboration
Ethics and Innovation
Utilizing Technological Advances
Searching for Information
A set of instructional videos paired with a simple assessment. Learners that get a passing score are awarded a digital badge.
Topics covered:
Differentiating Empathy with Sympathy
Actively Listening
Respecting Diverse Backgrounds
Understanding Others' Needs at Work
A set of instructional videos paired with a simple assessment. Learners that get a passing score are awarded a digital badge.
Topics covered:
Taking Initiative
Connecting Ideas and Innovating
Taking Risks and Learning from Mistakes
Thinking Like an Entrepreneur
A set of instructional videos paired with a simple assessment. Learners that get a passing score are awarded a digital badge.
Topics covered:
Being Prepared
Bouncing Back and Learning from Adversity
Dealing with Conflict and Compromise
Seeing Personal Growth as a Way of Life
A set of instructional videos paired with a simple assessment. Learners that get a passing score are awarded a digital badge.
Topics covered:
Evaluating Strengths and Areas of Growth
Understanding the Effects of Actions
Workplace Manners
Finding a Good Fit
A set of instructional videos paired with a simple assessment. Learners that get a passing score are awarded a digital badge.
Topics covered:
Respecting Other Backgrounds
Understanding the Importance of Social Diversity
Expanding Your Definition of "Normal"
Working Effectively in a Diverse Environment
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Even the news was a business. As Americans streamed into cities from small towns and overseas, journalists realized the economic potential. If half of Boston's citizens would buy a newspaper three times a week, a publisher could become a millionaire.
The print revolution enabled publications to increase their subscriptions dramatically. What appeared in print was now more powerful than ever. Writing to Congress in hopes of correcting abuses was slow and often produced zero results. Publishing a series of articles had a much more immediate impact. Collectively called muckrakers, a brave cadre of reporters exposed injustices so grave they made the blood of the average American run cold.
The 1920s was a decade of increasing conveniences for the middle class. New products made household chores easier and led to more leisure time. Products previously too expensive became affordable. New forms of financing allowed every family to spend beyond their current means. Advertising capitalized on people's hopes and fears to sell more and more goods.
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