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Dad in a Cheer Bow

Dad in a Cheer Bow

The incredible lessons from this middle-aged man learned coaching a team of tween girls.

2021

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Stories

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Oct 20

At Cornell, Title IX Failed Too

When mistakes are made, our instincts are to do everything and anything possible to minimize them and keep them hidden. Failure, after all…

At Cornell, Title IX Failed Too

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Oct 17

Three Strikes, and Katie Zacharia is Out of the White House

The position of White House Press Secretary is probably the most desirable political communications position in the world. It is also the…

Three Strikes, and Katie Zacharia is Out of the White House

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Jul 6

At 250, Do We Improve or Give Up on our Representative Democracy?

When the 56 gathered in Philadelphia 250 years ago, they did not do so in celebration. They joined together at the then Pennsylvania State…

At 250, Do We Improve or Give Up on our Representative Democracy?

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May 11

Reflections of a Former Ed Reformer

I was driving through Connecticut this past weekend, on my way to my wife’s high school reunion, when it hit me. It was 14 years this week…

Reflections of a Former Ed Reformer

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Feb 5

What is a “Professional” Journalist?

It used to be a professional journalist played to stereotype. Rumpled shirt and tie. Pencil tucked behind an ear. Fedora askew on his head…

What is a “Professional” Journalist?

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Jan 17

Strategic Comms IS a Combat Sport

“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.”

Strategic Comms IS a Combat Sport

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Nov 30, 2025

In Defense of Student Cell Phones

For much of the last year, we have been hearing how cell phones present a clear and present danger to those students currently enrolled in…

In Defense of Student Cell Phones

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Sep 19, 2025

Learning from Failure

When I was in middle school, I really wanted to run for student council office. More specifically, I wanted to win a student council…

Learning from Failure

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Sep 12, 2025

Ignoring the Threats (yes, multiple) on My Life

The first time I delivered a public speech as the CEO of a non-profit organization seeking to help people disengage from lives of violent…

Ignoring the Threats (yes, multiple) on My Life

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Sep 7, 2025

We Need to Learn Our History, Not Just Make the Citizenship Test Harder

The Trump Administration recently announced its intent to toughen up the U.S. citizenship test, with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration…

We Need to Learn Our History, Not Just Make the Citizenship Test Harder

Patrick Riccards

Patrick Riccards

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Father; founder and CEO of Driving Force Institute; author of Eduflack blog; author of Dad in a Cheer Bow and Dadprovement books, education agitator

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