Discussion happens here if we make it happen. We each need to find a way to step into the forum and make a pledge to be here.
Kallan, an Academy participant this year writing as Federal Teacher, made a pledge to give Politicolor 20 minutes a month and asked alumni to do the same. A couple of preceptors have stepped into the forum too. Melani, writing as logos, offers “What if who we are is not who we should be” as a snapshot of her presentation at this year’s Academy. Todd, aka hexxus007, looks at another dimension of who we are with some “great unit six stuff.” See his post “Civic Bad Boys…”
The work of one of this year’s panels is on the front page too. Stacy contributed her thoughts on their proposed design for Constitutional Currency and Linda joined the conversation in the comments of that post. It really is that easy… use the comments and join the conversation. Stacy followed Kallan’s lead and pledged 20 minutes a month while Kevin is leading the challenge board for the preceptors. He promised to write one post a quarter. Will you make a pledge to be here too?
Don’t worry about what to write. Read, leave a comment or two and contemplate a post of your own. Step into the forum. 
Hi,
My name is Kerryn and I pledge to be here at least once a month. I am sure Keith and Shellee will keep me honest through Facebook and I plan on at least lurking if not actually posting.
We now return you to your regularly scheduled programming.
k-rod
Hi K-rod and all! My name is Laura, and I pledge to give 20 minutes a month if y’all will remind me (esp. Keith & Shellee)!
We started school TODAY so I’m a little preoccupied, but I’m teaching a senior government class (hooray!) for the first time in 2+ years–and first time since the 2007 academy. Y’all can hold me accountable….
Laura aka puck
Me too!
Laura – we need to exchange ideas. Twelfth grade gov is the best class ever.
Hollie aka Alice (as in down the rabbit hole)
This feels like the movie moment in which the team steps forward, each member putting in her hand, stating “count me in”.
So, COUNT ME IN. I, too, make the pledge.