The article argues that recent executive overreach and politicization have severely undermined established norms of U.S. civil-military relations. To restore professional standards, the incoming Congress must actively exercise its oversight powers, moving beyond mere criticism to demanding transparency in defense policy and personnel decisions. Key reforms include enforcing meritocratic promotion processes, requiring documented justification for senior officer removals, and preventing the partisan use of the military. These actions are crucial for bolstering public trust and ensuring the military remains a nonpartisan instrument of civilian control.
Why community engagement is vital to learning ecosystems
English Summary
Community engagement is presented as a vital, multi-faceted component of modern learning ecosystems, extending critical support far beyond the physical school walls. The analysis defines this engagement through three models—School Hub, School Zone, and Community Hub—demonstrating that success relies on building cohesive networks among diverse partners, including local businesses, health providers, and cultural institutions. Key evidence highlights that these partnerships address holistic student needs, ranging from academic skills and mental health to workforce readiness and civic leadership. Policymakers should therefore prioritize funding and structuring these cross-sector collaborations to build resilient 'learning ecosystems' that prepare children and families for complex societal challenges.
中文摘要
社區參與被視為現代學習生態系統中至關重要、多層面的組成要素，其支持範圍遠超物理學校的界限。本分析透過「學校中心」、「學校區域」和「社區中心」三個模型來界定此種參與，證明其成功取決於建立包括在地企業、醫療服務提供者和文化機構在內等多元合作夥伴的緊密網絡。關鍵證據強調，這些夥伴關係能夠滿足學生的整體需求，涵蓋學術技能、心理健康、就業準備度以及公民領導力等多個面向。因此，政策制定者應優先投入資金並建構這些跨部門的合作模式，以建立有韌性的「學習生態系統」，從而為兒童和家庭應對複雜的社會挑戰做好準備。
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