I asked the teacher to help me. I read a whole book. I didn’t win, but I finished the race. I didn’t give up on the hard math problem. I practiced skating until I didn’t fall. I kept trying when I thought I couldn’t do it. I practiced until I could hit the ball. I… Read more »
Category I: Information Literacy The student who is information literate: Standard 1: Accesses information efficiently and effectively, as described by the following indicators: 1.recognizes the need for information; 2.recognizes that accurate and comprehensive information is the basis for intelligent decision making; 3.formulates questions based on information needs; v 4.identifies a variety of potential sources of… Read more »
* Comprehensive Ethics Guide K- 12 (425pages)for the Principal or Coordinator to implement the ideas in your school. The program is currently being used as an exclusive program, or to supplement the local district’s efforts in Ethics Education. * Powerpoint Computer Slide Show for Parent Orientation, School Site Reviews, or for your Board of Education…. Read more »
America’s urban communities continue to be plagued with problems of crime, dilapidated housing, lack of jobs and dysfunctional schools, but silver linings are visible, according to a new report issued by the Center for National Policy and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation. From the report: “… the real story of cities today is more complex,… Read more »
Superior school administrators exert positive leadership characteristics in working with people, and strive continually to develop and strengthen the following traits: 1. COURAGE. It takes a great deal of courage to be a superior administrator. The administrator must do the best for the most. Administrators must be able to take criticism from their board of… Read more »
Last fall I was asked to speak to 3,000 employees of a large supermarket chain in the Midwest on building customer loyalty and regenerating the spirit in your workplace. One of the ideas I stressed was the importance of adding a personal “signature” to your work. With all the downsizing, re-engineering, overwhelming technological changes and… Read more »
New Character Classics Songs by Tony Salerno are available from the Bureau of Essential Ethics Education to support your efforts to promote Character Education in your classroom. We wanted you to preview a one of the songs titled Little Larry- Pay Attention! Kids love these songs and you will too! Titles and prices are listed… Read more »
Author’s Note: The first two activities are a little tricky and can get noisy. You may want to choose to do this activity outside or in a gymnasium. Be sure to remind students that SAFETY is their number one priority at all times. Activity 1, Human Knot: Divide students first into groups of four and… Read more »
Preamble The educator, believing in the worth and dignity of each human being, recognizes the supreme importance of the pursuit of truth, devotion to excellence, and the nurture of the democratic principles. Essential to these goals is the protection of freedom to learn and to teach and the guarantee of equal educational opportunity for all…. Read more »
David received a parrot for his birthday. This parrot was fully grown with a bad attitude and terrible vocabulary. Every other word was an expletive. Those that weren’t expletives were, to say the least, rude. David tried hard to change the bird’s attitude. He was constantly saying polite words and playing soft music; he did… Read more »
