Gen Next Hosts Governor Pawlenty

October 16, 2009, 9:00am

Summary:

A very special thanks to Governor Tim Pawlenty for making the trip out, and to Gen Next member, Glen Ackerman, for letting us take over his office.

Detail:

Governor Tim Pawlenty of Minnesota recently visited with Gen Next Members for an intimate gathering and robust discussion.  He started the talk by stressing the need for remarkable talent in both public and private sectors.  According to Pawlenty, talent flourishes with the support of involved parents, teachers and business leaders who instruct, mentor and encourage responsibility.  Topics covered were wide ranged, dealing with the situation in Afghanistan, public debt levels, healthcare reform, a competitive tax code, and education reform.  On education he shared his experience in Minnesota in creating more accountability among students and teachers, such as passing Algebra before graduating high school or teachers being evaluated on their performance.