A discussion of citizen participation in the election process, and the factors influencing it. Young and Hammer describe the evolution of Springfield's Good Community movement.
Guests share their perspectives on nurturing the common good rather than purely personal interests.
Includes brief excerpts from the national teleconference. These guests offer their views on this complex question. The roots of public education grew from the need to develop citizens for a young America. These leaders of Springfield's public education institutions discuss the crucial role of education in sustaining a good community. These guests discuss the win-win situation that results from the volunteer program Into the Streets.