“People say if your schools are better, your community would be better,” says Cooper Reed. “I say, if your community is better, schools would be better.” “If we elders are the foundation,” asks Jacque, “what are we helping the next generation build on it?” “One of my dreams is that we listen to the children,” says Jacque. “They are dreaming their own future. They don’t need us to dream it for them.” Cooper Reed agrees. She is inspired by young people. “They are so caring, so not egotistical, so smart. It’s their turn, and they’re using their gifts.”