That program, called “Kindness Is Contagious: Catch It,” began in a single Kansas City, Mo., school and has since spread to more than 400 public schools in the area, according to Su Ellen Fried, founder of the Stop Violence Coalition, which now sponsors the school-based program. Among the activities the program encourages is one in… Read more »
All children come from God, for some the journey home just takes a little longer. – Author Unknown
For the Acts of Respect Jar 1-Make a “W” with my Hands to show I am patiently waiting. 2- Say “Please” when making a request. 3- Say “Thank You” when someone helps you. 4- Help hold the door open the door for others. 5- Sing “Everybody Cleans” and help others pick up. 6- Ask for… Read more »
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I am honored to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world. I never graduated from college. Truth be told, this is the closest I’ve ever gotten to a college graduation. Today I want to tell you three stories from my life. That’s it. No big deal…. Read more »
New for 2006 Bullying and Social Aggression Seminar March 7, 2006 Pasadena Participants will not only profit from the simple but significant solutions and strategies for working with challenging students but also receive numerous ideas for classroom and school wide programs that prevent disrespect, irresponsible and violence on school campuses. Participants will be introduced to… Read more »
Social Savvy Used as Power Carrie Watters The Arizona Republic Feb. 26, 2006 They are called Queen Bees: Mean girls who bully other girls. They aren’t new, but more and more people are taking a stand against it. Girls aren’t typically the bullies who beat each other up on the playground or steal milk money…. Read more »
December 9, 2005 Learning some hard lessons firsthand, some 830 Westfield High sophomores and 50 seniors participated recently in the annual Ethics Day event at the Westfields Marriott.(The seniors acted out ethical dilemmas and also played jurors in a mock trial, and nearly 100 adult volunteers helped with presentations and moderated table discussions among the… Read more »
A professional educator is value driven, guided by principles, passion and a purpose bigger than themselves. A professional educator is a need analyst who s competent to diagnose and prescribe options for educational success and significance. A professional educator believes their work is a vocation and calling rather than an occupation where one merely occupies… Read more »
Schedule Gene Bedley’s Seminars 2006-2007 School Year Bureau of Education and Research Discipline and the Difficult young Child NOVEMBER 13 OTTAWA, ON CANADA NOVEMBER14 TORONTO, ON CANADA NOVEMBER 15 WINNIPEG, ME CANADA NOVEMBER 16 REGINA, SK CANADA NOVEMBER17 CALGARY, AB CANADA DECEMBER 04 BUFFALO, NY DECEMBER 05 ROCHESTER, NY DECEMBER 06 SYRACUSE, NY DECEMBER 07… Read more »
