Truth Enters the Heart first and then goes to the head and becomes reason! – Author Unknown

“Washington, July 21–At a press conference today on Capitol Hill, former Education Secretary William J. Bennett and a bipartisan group of Senators will release an “Appeal to Hollywood,” signed by more than fifty prominent Americans, including two former presidents. The appeal calls upon the entertainment industry–television, film, music, video, and electronic games–to devise a voluntary… Read more »

Ethical Guidepost How do you make your Choices? HORMONES vs VALUES REVENGE vs RESTRAINT IMPULSE vs CONSCIENCE IMMEDIATE vs DELAYED DISCARD vs RESPECT

Only with the heart can one see rightly! What is essential in life is invisible to the eye! – Gene Bedley

C Shirt (C=Character Shirts) for promoting a class of problem solvers We’re Your Problem Solving Kids!

Whenever I’m disappointed with my spot in my life, I stop and think about little Jamie Scott. Jamie was trying out for a part in a school play. His mother told me that he’d set his heart on being in it, though she feared he would not be chosen. On the day the parts were… Read more »

The Heart of the Problem is the Problem of the Heart – Author Unknown

(Author’s note: The following lesson is for primary children, preschool through third grade.) Ask the children, “How do people show others that they care?” (Put ideas on the board.) Read: Caring children treat ALL people the way they would like to be treated. They understand that everyone wants to have friends, feel safe and be… Read more »

In the Hands of a Gifted Teacher A Classroom is a Magical Place In the Hands of a Gifted Teacher There’s a Smile on Each Child’s Face In the Hands of a Gifted Teacher Creative Energy is Everywhere In the Hands of a Gifted Teacher There’s a Catalyst who Genuinely Cares In the Hands of… Read more »

John Franz thinks he has one great mom. Oprah Winfrey agrees with him. So Oprah flew Barbara Franz to Chicago on Wednesday to tape one of her monthly ” Great Moms” shows. John’s mother was chosen because of her Inspirational Parenting. Despite his systemic Rheumatoid Arthritis a disease that affects the joints and organs she… Read more »