He who knows does not speak. He who speaks does not know – Lao Tzu

“No one should be ashamed to admit they are wrong, which is but saying, in other words, that they are wiser today than they were yesterday.” – Alexander Pope

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” – Dr. Leo Buscaglia (1924-1998)

Nothing in the world Can take the place of PERSISTENCE. Talent will not. Nothing is more common than Unsuccessful people with talent. Genius will not. Unrecognized genius is almost a proverb. Education will not. The world is full of educated derelicts. Good intentions will not. Almost everyone is well intended. Persistence and determination Drive people… Read more »

A Welcome from the Editors Welcome everyone to the 2002-2003 school year.Our newsletter is in it’s seventh year of printing and the feedback from all of you on the solutions and strategies for your classroom continue to receive the highest accolades. We ask all of our contributors to share only practical solutions and strategies. Your… Read more »

I understand how zero tolerance policies have come to be. An atmosphere of fear has developed in society today due to the variety of tragedies occurring across the nation, especially in our schools. The safety of students and staff in our schools are without a doubt a primary concern. In my opinion, if a school… Read more »

It’s much easier to deal with a small problem than having to deal with an insurmountable problem. – Michael Milken

What ever happened to old-fashioned values? It would appear we prefer vengeance, rather than saying thank you. Why is it so hard to be kind to a stranger? Would we not appreciate aid from one, were we in danger? We seem to have lost our decency. When did this occur in our history? We call… Read more »

“Truth that’s told with bad intent beats all the lies you can invent.” – William Blake

“Excellence becomes a lifestyle only when we practice the Golden Rule without giving it a second thought. That’s possible when we elevate the worth of others to the same level we hold for ourselves. Les Giblin, an authority on human relations, says that our actions must be genuine.