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- 13 Education Dreams to Achieve During 2013 - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Dr. Stephen JonesThe best way to achieve your dream is by making a commitment to start today. Determine that you will not let another year go by where you have not pushed the limits to achieve your dream. Even if you get half way there during 2013 you will be closer than you have ever been. The greatest thing ...
Views: 1592(2 votes) - How to Eliminate Your Fear of Speaking - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2011 from Dr. Stephen JonesHow to Eliminate Your Fear of Speaking Dr. Stephen Jones Deciding to become a speaker can be one of the most exciting aspects of a professional’s career. It’s amazing how something so enjoyable can ignite fear at the same time. Your fears can come from many different directions. Some ...
Views: 1190 - How to Start Your Speaking Career - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Dr. Stephen JonesBecoming an effective speaker is one of the most fascinating experiences you will encounter. It is a process that all starts with self-examination. It’s important to identify your goals and your areas of expertise. Identify the things that you enjoy talking about the most. You’ll notice ...
Views: 1755(6 votes) - How to Write an Effective Speech - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Dr. Stephen JonesOnce you’ve received the official notice that you are the keynote speaker it’s time to prepare for your speech. One of the biggest challenges is deciding how to get started. Too many presenters wait until the last minute to put their speech on paper. Even seasoned speakers can fall into this ...
Views: 1980(3 votes) - The Seven Habits of Motivational Speakers - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Dr. Stephen JonesThere are important habits that help motivational speakers to excel as they expand their speaking career. Some get so motivated that they forget the basic speaking principals. There is a great need to help speakers to spend their preparation times in the right places. You can increase your ...
Views: 2998(2 votes) - Obama Pushes College Priority for 2020 - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2010 from Dr. Stephen JonesIn a speech at the University of Texas, President Obama highlighted the dramatic drop in college graduates. According to a recent College Board report the United States ranks 12th among 36 developing nations in the number of college graduates ages 25-34. Not only are we losing college ...
Views: 1679 - 5 Back to School How to Study Tips - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Dr. Stephen JonesThe journey back to school is a time when students meet new friends and get adjusted to a new school environment. The adjustment is not limited to K12 students there are changes for college bound students too. Often after the first week students realize that they do not know how to study and ...
Views: 1619(1 vote) - Military Veterans Need a College Success Plan - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Dr. Stephen JonesThe Veteran’s Administration is providing additional funding to encourage more veteran’s to attend college. This is a great financial commitment but many veterans are intimidated by the thought of attending college. Most veterans fall into the adult learner category because most of them are ...
Views: 1947(1 vote) - 10 College Freshman Success Tips - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Dr. Stephen JonesEvery year millions of students go off to college with all kinds of hopes and dreams. During their high school graduation they are told the future is bright. As is common with any new experiences there are a lot of adjustments that students must make. There are a lot of encounters with ...
Views: 3339(2 votes) - The 7 Steps to Optimizing Your Study Skills - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2009 from Dr. Stephen JonesStudy skills are a subject that is breezed over by students around the world. Each student has a different learning style that needs to be optimized. When you compare two students one seems to naturally grasp the importance of good study skills. Another student may face challenges because they ...
Views: 2234(1 vote) - Middle School Students Caught in the Middle - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2009 from Dr. Stephen JonesIt’s amazing how easy it is to forget about the middle school years. Do you remember your crazy middle school years? Middle school students are often caught in the middle while we focus on preparing high school students for college. There needs to be national attention focused on the middle ...
Views: 2575 - School Superintendents And Community College Presidents A Great Marriage - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from Dr. Stephen JonesThere is a tremendous opportunity to enhance our competitive edge in the global economy that is often overlooked. It’s time for community college presidents and school superintendents to form new relationships. This relationship should consist of something greater than traditional dual ...
Views: 1009 - Students Making Difficult College Choices - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from Dr. Stephen JonesMost students have come to expect an annual rise in tuition. The cost of a college education can increase from 3.5 percent to 6.0 percent. Increasing cost of energy and the struggle to compete with colleges that have large endowments is putting colleges out of reach for certain students. ...
Views: 970 - Parent Involvement Key To Student Achievement - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from Dr. Stephen JonesEducators have said active parent involvement raises a student’s academic performance. Yet school districts have witnessed a steady decline in parent participation. Gone are the days when a mother stayed at home to raise children and participate in school activities. Parents are happy when ...
Views: 1652(2 votes) - High School Students Need A Bridge To College - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from Dr. Stephen JonesAnnually, over 10 million high school students begin the process of applying to college. Their expectation is that college will be the same as high school. They remember getting 15 minutes of homework and studying on the bus on their way to the first class of the day. Everything seemed so ...
Views: 1087 - The 7 Steps to Optimizing Your Study Skills - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from Dr. Stephen JonesStudy skills are a subject that is breezed over by students around the world. Each student has a different learning style that needs to be optimized. When you compare two students one seems to naturally grasp the importance of good study skills. Another student may face challenges because they ...
Views: 1176 - Athletes Drop Out Rate a Crisis in the Making - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Dr. Stephen JonesSpringfield, Pa. According to Dr. Stephen Jones each year more than 50 percent of African American students drop out of high school and college. This has a significant impact on athletes who play sports. The drop out rate is greatly affected by poor college preparation and study skills. The ...
Views: 7224 - Obama's Education Opinion is the Right Stuff - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Dr. Stephen JonesSpringfield, Pa. According to Dr. Stephen Jones each year more than 50 percent of African American students drop out of high school and college. This has a significant impact on athletes who play sports. The drop out rate is greatly affected by poor college preparation and study skills. The ...
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