Police Lives Matter, Too
We must all remember what police are here for and why? Police make a promise to serve and to protect in their communities. Why? It is...
All Lives Matter
There are good and bad in every group -- every professional group and every racial group. This is what makes us human. But we must not...
For the Sake of Peace, Why Shoot?
In the wake of the recent mass shootings (which seems to be a phrase that will never end) I wonder what is the difference between the...
Bathrooms for Transgendered People: What is Fair?
We humans, as a species, are ever evolving. That’s a good thing! Most of us have learned from peaceful demonstrations and further...
Now That's Respect!
The other day, I was passing two second graders down one of my school corridors. As they were approaching in my direction, I heard the...
The Age Old Dilemma: Extrinsic Rewards vs. Intrinsic Rewards
I read a post from Linked In connection, David Ginsburg. In his article, he said that his biggest regret as a teacher was giving...
A Little Character Education Goes a Long Way
Have you ever had a shopping experience where you keep bumping into the same family while you are browsing the store? Johnny is sitting...
"All Triangles Are Not Bad": A Lesson on Diversity
This readers’ theatre is a great tool to start the conversation on the benefits of diversity. I give each table group a set of laminated...
Autonomous teachers are happier teachers, research finds
Teachers who feel in control of their working lives are significantly happier than those whose headteachers allow them little autonomy,...
