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- Enough BS about Teachers! - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Florence BernardYou know what? I am sick and tired to hear criticism about teachers and the state of education. And some of the comments and articles I am reading about the latest events in Wisconsin really make me mad. So here comes my two cents. First of all, let’s get something clear. The vast ...
Views: 1831 - Jumping to Conclusion: Whose Education Is It? - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2010 from Florence BernardAs we live in a world very negatively portrayed by the media, there are times where we have to stop and ponder on what we are teaching our kids. I have written and talked about this before but, as I was reading a message from the principal of a great Florida School, it struck me again that too ...
Views: 2664(4 votes) - An Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2010 from Florence BernardJust a few Thanksgiving thoughts… It seems that there are not that many places that have a Thanksgiving celebration such as in the United States. Although I am sure many churches do give thanks in their services, the whole event of celebrating what we can be grateful for is, I think, a very ...
Views: 1858(1 vote) - Inception - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Florence BernardYesterday we decided to go and watch Inception. The commercials worked and made me wonder about the whole thing, especially given that most of what I do involves looking at how people use their minds... The first thing I did was look the word up. I had read the synopsis online and it was ...
Views: 3074(5 votes) - Attitude - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Florence BernardSomething just came to my mind recently observing the cats I have in my house. It really struck me how relevant this would be to kids and parents, and how much it can impact people. Earl Nightingale has a chapter in one of his recordings called “Attitude”. I played it to my class a couple of ...
Views: 2280(1 vote) - Did a Teacher Touch Your Life? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Florence BernardDo you have any cool teacher stories? Someone who impacted your life in a positive way? Someone who told you one thing one time, in passing maybe, and who really made a difference? Teachers really give a lot for our kids. Talking from experience, I can tell you that knowing that you have made ...
Views: 2859(1 vote) - Crash! - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Florence BernardA couple of days ago, a man performed a miracle by crash landing his plane into the Hudson River and saved the lives of 154 people and his own. This is an awesome deed and I am wondering if, maybe, this happened to remind us about the GOOD things that happen in this world. It saddens me to ...
Views: 1869(2 votes) - The Best Year Ever - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Florence BernardYou want to know what 2009 is going to be like? Well, I am going to tell you, so read on! But first I want to tell you something else: 2009 is going to be the best year ever for me and all people surrounding who will be open enough to listen. Why, how? Because I know it. Because I can ...
Views: 1902(1 vote) - Mathematical Formula to Success - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Florence BernardHave you ever wondered what use you were ever going to make of learning how to solve mathematical equations? I think we all have to admit that most of us don’t tend to use that knowledge on a daily basis… mmmm… What if we did? What if we used it in a very natural and practical way that ...
Views: 4451(1 vote) - "You Only Ever Work for Yourself" - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Florence BernardThe following is a re-ordered compilation of a few thoughts that randomly came to me while running this morning, listening to the great Zig Ziglar on my IPod. You'll find that it is more intended to parents who have teenagers and who want them to regain their motivation, but, in the process, I ...
Views: 2053(2 votes) - Self-Motivated Kids In Control Of Their Education - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Florence BernardIsn’t that what everybody wants? Wouldn’t you just love to go home to find your kids doing their homework without your having to nag? Wouldn’t it just be great if you didn’t have to negotiate the priority of school work over their favorite TV show? Well, it can happen. ...
Views: 2177(2 votes) - 10 Tips On Basic Study Skills - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Florence BernardThis will literally take 5 minutes. These 10 very simple tips about study skills will make all the difference in your life and, more importantly, in your kids' school life. Tip #1: There is always Homework: What that means is that for each subject that your kids have that day, whether they ...
Views: 2318(2 votes) - What Happened To Study Skills? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Florence BernardIt’s May in my 8th grade class and I am giving the kids time to review for their up-coming French final. I am absolutely puzzled: Most kids are just sitting there, looking at their books, notes or old papers. They sit and swing on their chairs, spend one minute on each page and after ten ...
Views: 1945(2 votes) - Raise Responsible Kids - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Florence BernardIn my years working closely with kids and their struggles at school, I have found one big common denominator: Kids, especially teenagers, are always the victim of some kind of metaphysical injustice that gets them constantly in trouble… At least if you listen to them! Have you noticed that, ...
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