The air is thick these days with talk of education reform, of adding exit exams and raising standards and providing tougher discipline. It’s good to hear, as far as it goes. But there’s one thing missing, one element more likely to come from Mister Rogers than from Bill Clinton or Gray Davis. Caring. “It’s not… Read more »
ABCD’S of ACHIEVEMENT by Gene Bedley A. ATTITUDE – The foundation of all success is your dominant thoughts. B. BELIEF – Belief is absolute power in realizing your goals.>p> C. COURAGE – Requires putting your convictions ahead of your comfort. D. DISCIPLINE – Inner control that pays off in results. E. ENTHUSIASM – the electricity… Read more »
There is no such thing as value-free education. There are a number of ways in which we may unwittingly teach values to our students (both positive and negative). One of the keys to effective character education is becoming conscious of the messages we convey: Am I sometimes disrespectful toward students? If so, do I admit… Read more »
All or portions of the following Pledge of Responsibility can also be used as a parent pledge or for stimulating classroom discussion for students who are ready to explore the qualities represented. We accept responsibility for children who sneak popsicles before supper, who erase holes in math workbooks, who can never find their shoes. And… Read more »
1. Knowing the willed future supersedes the logical future; I am not simply a product of my circumstances. 2. Processing my emotions through my brain before responding. 3. Finding a way rather than making excuses. 4. Putting signs in my life to help me remember to follow through. 5. Developing introspective and self regulating skills…. Read more »
What do Dan Rather, Laura Schlessinger, Vartan Gregorian, Alan Dershowitz, Marianne Williamson, Robert Schuller and Stephen Covey have in common? They are all interested in “character”
According to Entertainment Weekly, actor Tim Roth, probably best known for roles in the Quentin Tarantino films Pulp Fiction and Reservoir Dogs, will “be thinking twice about accepting future roles in violent fare.” Apropos of last month’s fatal shootings at a church in Fort Worth, Roth stated, “I’ve had enough. If I am to blame… Read more »
Answer the following questions about your partner without speaking to them or communicating withthem at all. By just looking at them, write down a response you think best fits the question. If you feel uncomfortable about a question, just leave it blank. 1. What kind of music does he/she listen to? 2. Does he/she drink… Read more »
As the eyes of America’s basketball fans focus on the annual March Madness over the NCAA basketball tournament, it is important to remember the impact that the game has on countless Americans. No, I don’t mean the advertisements that entice us to buy a particular kind of shoe or drive a certain car. I mean… Read more »
I recognize that sports not only develops character but reveals character. As an athlete I will hold myself to the highest character standards possible. I pledge to exhibit self- control in each of my performances. I pledge to exhibit only the highest standards possible in respecting my opponent and the fans who expect me to… Read more »
