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Today's parents are challenged to accept their role in their children's education, as they are charged biblically to teach their children morning, noon, and night. While parents likely cannot and should not teach core subjects, parents must be engaged in their children's education, aware of their child's progress, and determined to help their child navigate school successfully. Educational leaders too are provided a stark view of where America is and where it is headed should change not occur and are challenged to join in in raising students' competence through better instruction and by holding our students to higher expectations that will ultimately lead them to success. A Crisis of Competence also outlines the initiative of t.Lab, a Michigan-based international, rigorous, faith-based accelerated learning center, the 'Drive to 25,' that aims to increase African Americans' average ACT score to 25 by 2025. Because no race or ethnic group currently receives an average score of 25 this initiative is for all. It is designed to help all students rise.

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Dr. Clarence Nixon is the founder and Managing Partner of CNC Group, LLC. CNC Group, LLC is a management consulting firm specializing in 'business transformation' or turnaround management. Possessing a wide range of management and technology skills, Dr. Nixon is regarded for his general management skills including marketing, product development, engineering, manufacturing, sales, finance, human resources and information technology. His career has revolved around implementing leading-edge business solutions through thorough planning and execution. Strong executive leadership across a broad spectrum of management positions has allowed Dr. Nixon to consistently deliver results for employers, clients, business partners and stakeholders. Clarence Nixon, Jr., Ph.D. is Co-Chairman of Acquire One, LLC. Acquire One is a Michigan based company organized to realize capital gains through investments in the securities of companies offering opportunities for rapid growth or equity appreciation. The company provides capital and strategic resources while aligning goals through offering management direct equity investment opportunities. Dr. Nixon was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Real Times, Inc. Real Times, Inc is one of the largest African American Newspaper chains within the U.S. It consists of five branded newspapers including the Michigan Chronicle, the Michigan Front Page, the New Pittsburgh Courier, the Memphis Tri-State Defender and the Chicago Defender. After assuming leadership of America's oldest and only African American daily newspaper, the Chicago Defender, Dr. Nixon focused on meeting the needs of the community. His leadership of 'Team Defender' led to a new vision, improved product quality, content and profitability. As well, the Chicago Defender has implemented new products including an Internet presence, niche newspapers targeting healthcare and young readers, and a new television program; the Chicago Defender Headlines. Dr. Nixon has prepared the Chicago Defender to assume its role as advocate for the African American community. As well, Dr. Nixon's efforts propelled Real Times second oldest newspaper, The New Pittsburgh Courier, back to profitability. Dr. Nixon was the Chief Information Officer and Process Improvement Executive for Ball Park Brands (a division of Sara Lee); Chief Information Officer for the Worldwide Automotive Division of ALCOA; and the Director of Strategic Leadership at American Cyanamid Company. Prior to American Cyanamid, Dr. Nixon spent a total of 19 years developing business acumen within the automotive industry including Ford, General Motors and Chrysler Corporation. Building on a strong foundation of an accomplished career within several industries, demonstrating proactive leadership strengths and perfecting key technological solutions throughout his career, Dr. Nixon is a leading force in change management and the continued emergence of digital technologies. Dr. Nixon holds a Ph.D. in Management from Wayne State University, a M.S.A. in Management from Central Michigan University and a B.S. in Business Administration from Upper Iowa University. Professional development includes: executive training from General Electric (Six-Sigma), IBM, Stanford University, Wharton School of Business, Harvard School of Business, and multiple corporate training courses and seminars. Additionally, he is actively involved on several Boards of Directors, including and Advocate Health Care, the Chief Executive Graduate Board, The Woodland Community Development Corporation, CEO's for Cities and the Hales Franciscan Board of Trustees. As well, he serves as Co-Chairperson for the ProQuest Multi-Cultural Content Advisory Board and the Middle Tennessee State Multi-Cultural Advisory Board. Dr. Nixon is an advisor to the Federal Reserve Bank, lifelong member of the NAACP, Chairman, Mt. Olive Baptist Church Trustee Board in Detroit, and member of Antioch Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois.

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