Speaking Voice-Listening Ear “When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen.” ~ Ernest Hemingway One of the best ways to build a positive image of your school, district, business, and organization or a negative one is how you communicate. Websites provide others the opportunity to evaluate you. If this page is outdated, not easy … Continue reading Solution Weekly: August 7-13, 2022
Teach-Safety
Online predators There are an estimated 500,000 online predators active each day. Children between the ages of 12 and 15 are especially susceptible to be groomed or manipulated by adults they meet online. According to the F.B.I., over 50 percent of the victims of online sexual exploitation are between the ages of 12 and 15. The … Continue reading Teach-Safety
Do you wish or work?
“I wish I could make the team.” “I will work hard, go to every practice and do my best to make the team.” They will decide on who will make the team next week. Which approach is the one to take? It is essential to help children learn the importance of working hard for something … Continue reading Do you wish or work?
Cyberbullying increasing?
Cyberbullying Bullying in school is still a concern after decades of trying to address the issue. There are many programs, strategies and techniques used to help address the issue. Technology adds just another platform for bullying. Among students ages 12-18 who reported being bullied at school during the school year, 15 % were bullied online … Continue reading Cyberbullying increasing?
Note to Self
Reading takes you everywhere!
When I taught, I loved to introduce new stories to students. Helping children to dive into a new book is so exciting. One year I decided to step it up by bridging Social Studies and Reading together. Students made passports, and we took flights to travel to learn about other countries. It was so exciting. … Continue reading Reading takes you everywhere!
What hat are you wearing today?
There are many choices of hats to wear. What hat do you have on?
Expectations for Educational Leaders
What are the expectations for educational leaders? Most likely, the four listed above made your list, but what other expectations identify the good to the great? Many outstanding leaders I have known have had high expectations. If the expectations are set high for self, staff, and students, the school will soar with success. Building strong … Continue reading Expectations for Educational Leaders
Monday welcomes August
August brings us fresh vegetables from the garden, smells from the kitchen from canning, back-to-school shopping, and the beautiful garden walks full of flowers beginning to fade as a reminder fall is on the way. The last super moon of 2022 will be August 11 at 8:36 p.m. central time. August is also the best … Continue reading Monday welcomes August
Be the Solution Daily Quotes: 7-31-22
The last day of July! August welcomes new beginnings for many! A new school year is on my mind, as I took the grandchildren back to school shopping! The following season we welcome is Fall. The temperatures will begin to change, reminding us we have more seasons to come. We will always experience changes, challenges, … Continue reading Be the Solution Daily Quotes: 7-31-22