Character education is a priority in many schools nationwide. Congress even appropriated millions in grants for states to provide such programs, designed to promote community values in students. A museum in Pooler, Ga., outside Savannah, also took that message to heart. The Mighty Eighth Air Force Heritage Museum, which commemorates the sacrifices of U.S. airmen… Read more »
Confidence on the outside begins by living with integrity on the inside. – Brian Tracy
As schools, families, and communities identify and list outcomes and standards for their children, it is clear that the list can not be complete without including values. Developing strategic learners and problem solvers always is included, but the inventory also must include respectful listeners, integrity and responsibility. Knowledge and the expertise to prepare young people… Read more »
Je t_ Aime (French) Te Amo (spanish) Ani Qhevet Othka (hebrew) I love you The sounds are all As different As the lands from Which they came. And though our words Are all unique Our hearts are still the same. Love in any language Straight from the heart Pulls us all together Never apart. And… Read more »
Learn how to delay your impulsive responses by using these ideas! Anger is a normal, human emotion. It is intense. Everyone gets angry and has a right to his/her anger. Do you manage your anger? Do you allow anger to mobilize you in positive directions? Open, honest, and direct expression is the most effective way… Read more »
Schools are not all that different from businesses in that their personnel are under great pressure to perform, with ever-increasing standards by which they are measured. With that pressure comes a temptation to cut corners, to take the easy way out–even to cheat–to get ahead. Like business leaders, teachers and school administrators pursue a goal… Read more »
How do you avoid ethical shortcuts and moral dilemmas that threaten your constants and beliefs? 1- Decide ahead of time what your response will be when confronted with various situations. 2- Reveal your conviction and beliefs to those closest to you and ask them to hold you accountable. 3- Decide how you want to live… Read more »
“Hold Your Children responsible for their own actions. Sixty-three percent of failing students blame others for their failures.” – Gene Bedley
Song Lyrics See the sun shinning in the window, Time to start a new day. Can’t you hear the song bird singing? They’re gonna sing out loud and say: CHORUS: It’s a beautiful day for running in the sun, A beautiful day has just begun. A beautiful day to do what I want to do-o-o-o…. Read more »
David Gets in Trouble The book “David Gets In Trouble” is about a little preschooler who uses a ton of excuses, i.e. it slipped, my dog ate my home work, I couldn’t help it. He uses them to get out of trouble. One night he finally said “I’m sorry”. This is a great book with… Read more »
