“Lend Me Your Ears: Great Speeches in History”, by William Safire (editor). There are numerous speeches that include character traits and values, by very famous people, men and women. –

What are the benefits of people treating each other with respect? – Gene Bedley

Why do kids seem to separate by race when they sit down to lunch? Jean Nash Johnson / The Dallas Morning News CEDAR HILL – Just as church on Sunday is the most segregated hour of the week, lunchtime in high-school cafeterias is the most segregated period of the school day. And at a glance,… Read more »

The days of the knights and their code of chivalry. Each student has a shield upon which they will earn & display the 7 virtues in Values in Action! as they earn them throughout the weeks. They earn them by acts of exhibiting daily character deeds over a specified period of time. Your class can… Read more »

The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when he discovers that someone else believes in him and is willing to trust him with his friendship. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Tom Landry Born in Mission, Texas, back in 1924, Thomas Wade Landry cast an unforgettable shadow along this earth’s landscape for 75 years. What a remarkable blend of diligence, creativity, and strength in leadership mixed with dignity, discipline, and quiet confidence in style. What a class act! More important, what a legacy he left! Like… Read more »

Facing Adversity The mule fell into the farmer’s well. The farmer heard the mule “braying”-or whatever mules do when they fall into wells. After carefully assessing the situation, the farmer sympathized with the mule, but decided neither the mule nor the well was worth the trouble of saving. Instead, he called his neighbors together, told… Read more »

Now I see why powerful people often wear sunglasses-the spotlight blinds them to reality. They suffer from a delusion that power means something. They suffer from the misconception that titles make a difference. They are under the impression that earthly authority will make a heavenly difference. Can I prove my point? Take this quiz: *… Read more »

“You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” – Abraham Lincoln

We all need a “moral compass.” What does this mean to you? Do you have a “moral compass”? If so, how would you describe it? Here are some questions that can help you identify the moral principles that define your decision making: 1. How do you test the choices that you make? One good test… Read more »