Posted By: Francis Koster Published: October 9, 2014

New Approach Tackles Dropout Rate

Note:  This column was first published in the Charlotte, North Carolina Charlotte Observer on October 5, 2014.  An impressive explaination of how community metrics can be …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: August 7, 2014

Telling the Truth About Climate Change

Telling the Truth About Climate Change Copyright Francis P. Koster, Ed.D. We have a discussion going on in our society about “global warming” and “climate …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: April 7, 2013

Putting a Stop to More Crime

 Putting a Stop to More Crime by Francis P. Koster, Ed.D. This is a crime story with a surprising ending. The "bad guys" can behave …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: February 24, 2013

Retirement no Longer Equals Old Age

Retirement no Longer Equals Old Age by Francis P. Koster, Ed.D. A funny thing happened back in the late 1940's. Lots of young women got pregnant …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: May 14, 2012

Is the Sustainability Movement Political Hype?

Is the Sustainability Movement Political Hype? by Francis P. Koster, Ed.D. "Scarce as hens' teeth" has little meaning to children who have never seen a live …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: May 1, 2012

Local Investors Can Lower Taxpayer Costs While Creating Jobs

Local Investors Can Lower Taxpayer Costs While Creating Jobs by Francis P. Koster, Ed.D. One of the largest contributors to making a community poor is to …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: November 14, 2011

Local Gift Cards Boost Economy, Help Protect & Create Jobs

Local Gift Cards Boost Economy, Help Protect & Create Jobs by Francis P. Koster, Ed.D. With the economy in the dump, and faith in national …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: November 14, 2011

How do we Measure “Progress”?

 How do we Measure "Progress"?  by Francis P. Koster, Ed.D. I could truthfully tell you that 46 percent of high school students had sex in …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: November 14, 2011

Virtual Co-Op Links Farmers and Restaurants

Virtual Co-Op Links Farmers and Restaurants by Francis P. Koster, Ed.D. It is possible to create jobs, have healthier diets and improve the local economy …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: November 9, 2010

Suburban Design cuts Crime 90%, Energy 70%, and Water 33%

Suburban Design cuts Crime 90%, Energy 70%, and Water 33% by Francis P. Koster, Ed.D. The Village Homes community began development in 1975 and is …

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