Salvatore C. Nicosia - Empowering Our Children

Salvatore Nicosia, a 91-year-old educator and author, shares his life story, emphasizing the importance of role models and asking questions. He discusses his teaching career, political involvement, and his book 'Empowering Our Children,' which aims to teach children to ask questions and engage with their community. Salvatore highlights the need for a curriculum that empowers students and shares the positive impact of his work on students and communities.

What significant life event at age ten influenced Salvatore Nicosia's perspective on life?

• Starting a new school

• Moving to a new city

• His mother's passing

• Winning a scholarship

In what year did Salvatore Nicosia begin his teaching career?

• 1986

• 1976

• 1956

• 1966

What role did Salvatore Nicosia hold from 1980 to 1982?

• Congressman

• Deputy Commissioner of Consumer Affairs

• School Principal

• Library Board Member

What is the primary focus of Salvatore Nicosia's book?

• Teaching children to ask questions

• Enhancing physical education

• Improving math skills

• Developing artistic talents

According to Salvatore, what is missing in the current school curriculum?

• Advanced technology

• Relational skills

• Historical knowledge

• Artistic expression

What feedback did Salvatore receive from educators about his book?

• It needed more illustrations

• It helped students ask better questions

• It was not relevant to the curriculum

• It was too complex for students

What aspect of local government does Salvatore's book aim to teach children about?

• International relations

• Global politics

• Advanced economics

• Local government structures