If I had my child to raise all over again, I’d build self-esteem first, and the house later. I’d finger paint more, and point the finger less. I would do less correcting and more connecting. I’d take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes. I would care to know less and know… Read more »
The CHARACTER COUNTS!sm Coalition, a project of the Josephson Institute of Ethics is a national grassroots nonpartisan partnership of educational and youth-serving organizations all of whom are interested in promoting the theme of character building with America s kids. One of CHARACTER COUNTS! most insightful publications is its simple one-page Quick Guide To Help Build… Read more »
Florida Parishes Bureau Published: Nov 25, 2006 AMITE Disrespect for authority and failure to follow directions are the leading student disciplinary actions impeding Tangipahoa Parish public schoolteachers in performing their duties, a new survey has found. Teachers in five of seven parish public high schools and three of six middle schools listed disrespect for authority… Read more »
“A strong positive attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug.” – Patricia Neal
THE JOURNAL NEWS SUFFERN Truth, manners and respect got personal for sixth-graders at Suffern Middle School yesterday during the annual kickoff of the school’s “character education” initiative. Classmates wrote and acted in scenes designed to highlight the guiding principles of the program, which told students they needed to work at fairness, responsibility and empathy. “You… Read more »
“Ethical religion can be real only to those who are engaged in ceaseless efforts at moral improvement. By moving upward we acquire faith in an upward movement, without limit.” – Felix Adler (1851-1933), American educator – Felix Adler
Respect Friday, October 14, 2005 – By Mike Carey, Superintendent Respect is the first of eight values that make up the Amador County Unified School District s Character Education Program. I use the term program only in the sense that we have eight values that were identified by a committee of staff and parents as… Read more »
Love is more than emotion, It s devotion! –
Not What You Have Lost On Nov. 18, 1995, Itzhak Perlman, the violinist, came on stage to give a concert at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City. If you have ever been to a Perlman concert, you know that getting on stage is no small achievement for him. He was stricken… Read more »
I don t think I have ever laughed and cried at an inservice before! Your true love and care for children was a true inspiration to me. I loved all the music. I will definitely use more puppets and set up a more definite problem solving center in my classroom. Dr. Anger Buster rocked!!!! Jill… Read more »
