The Power of Ideas

First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt was at the center of history for decades, from the Great Depression through the early 1960s. While surrounded by men of action, Mrs. Roosevelt dealt more in ideas. She once observed, “Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” While ideas, events, and people are inextricably linked, action must be preceded by thought. We often tell our kids to think before they speak or act. The same holds true for adults. At Jones College Prep our words and actions are predicated on the fundamental goal of what is good for our students. Our decisions are driven by what will help our students learn and grow; this is the essential idea that informs the ethos of our school. The work of our faculty and staff members, both individually and through our Leadership Team, Transition Team, and other collaborations, demonstrate where our focus is and should be. Our new block schedule and Academic Lab program are the fruition of years of discussion and many months of action, all based on that one essential idea: doing what is best for our kids. We have many challenges ahead as we move into our new building and expand our community of learners. Let us never forget why we are here. I think Mrs. Roosevelt would be very proud of what you all do for our kids.