Socrates Argued: “To know the good is to do the good.” Aristotle Argued: “To do the good is to know the good.” – Gene Bedley

Sometimes very little folk Have insights all their own. And sometimes they are more profound Than when they are full grown. One day, as I spoke about A friend whose will was strong And how he’s very certain He never can be wrong. My little one just listened With pensive concentration And wistfully did answer… Read more »

Teenagers who have strong emotional attachments to their parents and teachers are much less likely to use drugs and alcohol, attempt suicide, engage in violence or become sexually active at an early age, according to the largest ever study of American adolescents. The study, published in today’s Journal of the American Medical Association, concludes that… Read more »

Research shows that behavioral changes can be maximized when environmental education includes these attributes: 1. Teach significant ethical concepts, and make clear the learner’s relationship and obligation to them. 2. Provide carefully designed and in-depth opportunities for learners to develop an ethical sensitivity to the environment, to the outdoor activity they’re involved with, and to… Read more »

Appeared in a February issue of Eduvac – The Educa Early in October 1996 a flyer introducing principals and boards of trustees to Cornerstone Values – A Values Education Curriculum was posted to all New Zealand schools. At the time trustees of The New Zealand Foundation For Values Education Inc. were cautioned not to be… Read more »

In the classroom there is more teaching than learning In the community there is more learning than teaching – Gene Bedley

Rule 1- Making responsible choices means that I live with the consequences of my choices and I relinquish the alternatives. Rule 2 – If you make the wrong choice and find yourself in a hole stop digging! Rule 3 – Do better today than I did yesterday. Rule 4 – Recognize your feeling can lie… Read more »

AN INDIVIDUAL is a person that gave me life on Earth. AN INDIVIDUAL is a person who has helped me see that often pain and challenges can build character. AN INDIVIDUAL is a catalyst who challenged me to accomplish something I once thought was impossible. AN INDIVIDUAL is a person who can bring me to… Read more »

He drew a circle That shut me out. Heritic rebel, A thing to flout! Love and I Had the wit to Win We drew a circle That took him in. –

1. Role Models have flaws or inconsistencies in their character. They often fell/fall short of perfection! 2. Role Models not only have to survive the test of their generation but also meet the criteria of future generations. 3. Role Models were identified by looking at their entire life contributions, not based on a period of… Read more »