You can easily judge the character of others by how they treat those who can do nothing for them or to them. – Malcom Forbes

Recent episodes of school violence have focused attention on “quick fix” solutions, but the answer doesn’t lie in equipping schools with metal detectors. We must help students develop the skills to manage their emotions, resolve conflict nonviolently, and respect differences. Such skills add up to what is known as emotional intelligence, and they are even… Read more »

A daughter complained to her father about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved a new one arose. Her father, a chef,… Read more »

“Learning is finding out what you already know. Doing is demonstrating that you know it. Teaching is reminding others that they know it as well as you do. We are all learners, doers, and teachers.” – Richard David Bach

Courage is the greatest of all the virtues. Because if you haven’t courage, you may not have an opportunity to use any of the others. – Samuel Johnson

1. Hang pictures of heroes and heroines in halls or classrooms. 2. Institute a student tutoring program. 3. Promote service clubs with real missions for the school community. 4. Be vigilant about preventing and stopping scapegoating of one child by other children. 5. Create recognition programs and acknowledge something besides academic, athletic, or artistic achievement…. Read more »

To teach children various social skills, you can make up a story and place the child into the story showing him/her making the right choices. You can also have members of the class evaluate how they are responding to the teacher’s invitations to various learning opportunities during the day. This is a good way to… Read more »

Practical philosophy, proven predictions, powerful proverbs, problem solving strategies, and a program that delivers results are all a part of this live video training tape presented by Gene Bedley, PTA National Educator of the Year. You’ll really profit from this live presentation of Gene Bedley’s most requested Parents’ Seminar. The major issue facing parents is… Read more »

To encourage parental involvement I begin a bulletin board that will never be finished until everyone_s picture is up. The title of my bulletin board is “Someone Special came to Visit Me at School”. Anytime a parent or guest comes to visit them I take their pictures together and put up their pictures on the… Read more »

“Values are lighthouses, they keep you from crashing on the rocks!” – Dr. Laura Schlesinger