Much has been remarked upon that we live in an "Anxious Age" or are seeing aspects of the Millennial Generation or Generation Z being anxious generations. Secretary of Education Joseph Graves responded to this by creating lesson plans about historical people, places, and in some cases, animals, as a way to show children that they can take charge of their futures. I hope you enjoy our conversation about this issue, and how South Dakota Sturdy lesson plans can be used in schools and by parents, as a way to provide perspective and wisdom. As Olympian Billy Mills would say, this is a way we can prepare kids for life's road. For more see: SD Sturdy, SD Department of Education