Woburn Advocate March 25, 2010 Gene greeted his audience by thanking for the Woburn School district for stellar work they do in establishing the foundation for learning. He credited Woburn Educators for his selection as the National Educator of the year award he received from the National PTA. Gene and his family grew up… Read more »
Milken Family Foundation 2011 Connections Taking Up the Challenge (Follow-up to “Code for the Road”, Fall 2005) As a nationally recognized expert on character education and CEO of the National Character Education Center, Gene Bedley (CA ’94) continues to travel around the North America showing educators how to integrate lessons on responsibility, discipline and… Read more »
In designing the following model for explaining one of the major conflicts between the energy and time we devote to ourself and others. The model includes two expanding and Increasing circles based on the daily choices we make. The inner circle which represents the self and self-centered desires and the outer circle (margin) which represents others…. Read more »
“I get embarrassed that I let my parents down.” “I lie when I really want to get my way!” “If I tell a lie I get into trouble and get punished.” “When I tell a lie it really upsets my mother. My dad comes unglued!” “The worst lie I ever heard was when my sister… Read more »
I’m always here to understand you. I’m always here to laugh with you. I’m always here to cry with you. I’m always here to talk with you. I’m always here to think with you. I’m always here to plan with you. Even though we might not always be together, Please know that I’m always here… Read more »
Most children can distinguish between truth and lying by age 4. “That doesn’t mean kids can’t have an overwhelming desire to want something to be different,” says Susan Esquilin, Ph.D., clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey. The 5- or 6-year-old who lies about the broken vase… Read more »
1. Students write and publish their own books of good manners. These books emphasize values, respect for others, and integrity in addition to proper behavior in different social situations. The books might be called, “Manners for Grade ___ Students,” “Manners is our Favorite Subject,” or “We Love Good Manners.” 2. Each student completes a few… Read more »
Love is a conquering force! – Phil Jackson
To upset or tease someone, like telling lies about someone or spreading rumors about another person. To tell lies about people to deliberately hurt them. Remember: Hurt people hurt people! To get out of trouble by saying you didn’t do something when you actually did. To be dishonest and not acknowledge what you do. To… Read more »
Don’t bother about genius. Don’t worry about being clever. Trust to hard work, perseverance and determination. – Sir Frederick Treves
