Posted By: Francis Koster Published: November 5, 2012

Passing the Torch – How to Hand off Responsibility to Younger Civic Leaders

Passing the Torch – How to Hand off Responsibility to Younger Civic Leaders by Francis P. Koster, Ed.D. As painful as this election cycle has …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: October 17, 2012

America Scores 2nd in the World for Reading, yet 1 in 5 Cannot Read!

America Scores 2nd in the World for Reading, yet 1 in 5 Cannot Read! by Francis P. Koster, Ed.D. Imagine going to a family reunion …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: May 27, 2012

Citizens Make a Difference in Fight Against Child Abuse

Citizens Make a Difference in Fight Against Child Abuse by Francis P. Koster, Ed.D. As a Futurist, I write about emerging threats, and the need …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: May 22, 2012

A Brighter Beginning for “At Risk” Kids

A Brighter Beginning for "At Risk" Kids by Francis P. Koster, Ed.D. As we think about the future of our country, two numbers provide a …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: May 6, 2012

Fruits and Veggies in Vending Machines Tackle Childhood Obesity

Fruits and Veggies in Vending Machines Tackle Childhood Obesity by Francis P. Koster, Ed.D. One-third of America's 55 million school children are either overweight or obese.1 …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: May 6, 2012

New Form of Housing for Single-Parent Students

New Form of Housing for Single-Parent Students by Francis P. Koster, Ed.D. Every civilization worthy of being called that wants to help those who are in …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: February 6, 2012

Reducing School Absence by Washing Hands

Reducing School Absence by Washing Hands by Francis P. Koster, Ed. D.  There is a real documented opportunity to better our society by teaching kids …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: November 14, 2011

Unique Program Helps Break Cycle of Poverty

Unique Program Helps Break Cycle of Poverty by Francis P. Koster, Ed.D. In Louisville, Ky., there is a new form of low income housing for …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: September 16, 2011

Serving Local Fruits and Veggies in Schools Improves Student Behavior

Serving Local Fruits and Veggies in Schools Improves Student Behavior  by Brook Adams Law The average school lunch program costs roughly $2.46 per child to …

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Posted By: Francis Koster Published: December 20, 2010

Regarding Other Good Sites

Regarding Other Good Sites by Francis P. Koster Ed. D.  TheOptimisticFuturist is pleased to offer a number of locally implementable solutions to national problems.  In …

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