Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody else expects of you. Never excuse yourself. Never pity yourself. Be a hard master to yourself – and be lenient to everybody else. – Henry Ward Beecher

Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark. Professionals built the Titanic. – Author Unknown

In Cindi Baker’s social studies class at Davis Drive Middle School, students research the lives of famous North Carolinians and study their accomplishments. But just as important, Baker says, her students in the Cary school learn about the strength of character behind those achievements: the perseverance that propelled Michael Jordan to the top of the… Read more »

Harvard Study The nation’s dropout problem is most severe in a few hundred big-city schools that graduate less than half of their freshman classes, according to a Harvard University study. The study, which included Cleveland and Columbus, found that the dropout problem is largely confined to 200 to 300 high schools in the nation’s 35… Read more »

Everyone who has ever taken a shower has had an idea. It’s the person who gets out of the shower, dries off, and does something about it that makes a difference. – Nolan Bushnell

DURHAM — In the convocation ceremony last fall, hundreds of Duke University freshmen publicly promised never to lie, cheat or steal during their academic careers. Their signed pledges were later framed on parchment to be posted in the East Campus Student Union, for everyone to see. Moral leadership and civic involvement were the subject this… Read more »

1st Person: You did not respect me. 2nd Person — How did I not respect you? 1st Person — You _____________me. 2nd Person — (3 Choices of Answers) 1) I did that and I’m sorry. 2) I did that on accident and I’m sorry. 3) I didn’t do that. Choice 3 means they must now… Read more »

Please have a seat. No more walking, No more talking, Please have a seat. Sharon Knisley Sheldon Elem. School 1505 Randolf Street Sheldon, IL 60966 – Sharon Knisley

From Discipline and the Difficult Child From Gene Bedley’s Discipline and the Difficult Child Seminars Difficult Children Difficult Children, sometimes need probation. If I don’t get help I’ll need a vacation. Difficult Children, both stubborn and defiant, Their every move is less than compliant. Difficult Children, view school a different way, Their desire for attention… Read more »

DO? Do not worry over things that may never happen, and even if they happen, worry will not help. Do count your blessings before you count cares. RE? Radiate good will and a spirit of benevolence. Like laughter, it is infectious and makes yourself, as well as others, feel better. ME? Mete kindness, understanding, tolerance,… Read more »