My blog today is in response to this article is entitled, “Colleges Market Easy, No-Fee Sell to Applicants” by Jacques Steinberg. It looks like several colleges are now using the concept of quick ‘n easy! Or is it quick ‘n easy? Instead of drowning in those cumbersome layers of college application papers and essays, some [...]
Marian Manuel from the MM Group posed this question on LinkedIn What lessons from your first job do you still use today? 1. you are dealing with people not companies 2. always be willing to learn more than you need to 3. no matter what you do…make it count 4. take criticism with grace; it’s [...]
So here are some things I’m looking forward to this weekend… my 18 week old puppy will be graduating from kindergarten I’ve been dying to see “Avatar” and the plan is a matinee. I’m so behind in my movies NFL conference championships! visiting our puppy’s 1st parents and siblings on Sunday at Legend Akitas…she’s going [...]
This was one article that I just had to blog about and I’m pretty certain there will be many more folks who will want to chime in on this one…here goes…the article I’m referring to is written by Ian Urbina entitled “As School Exit Tests Prove Tough, States Ease Standards”. Every time we change (and [...]
I’ve got a slighted view of this topic because I was a member of a sports team in college…if you want to read on you’ve got my disclaimer. I just read an article put out by ALAN SCHER ZAGIER of the AP. The article is entitled “Admissions rules bend more for athletes, study says.” I [...]
I continue to be fascinated by the depth and breadth of articles that I find on the Internet. The latest is a blog from a wonderful website on self esteem. The article is entitled “Self Esteem: Why Self Esteem Matters”. I think it all starts with how you perceive yourself. You cannot contribute to, [...]
Parents…here’s a question for you; how many of you enjoy doing math homework with your children? Are you reluctant or do you want to jump right in? Is it a fear of not being able to help them or do you just not have the time? Here’s an article that will give you good insight [...]
Phys Ed? I loved it…most of it; not so much in gymnastics, dance or badminton… This however doesn’t ring true for everyone. Here’s an article I just read by Debra Viadero entitled “Researchers Say Gym-Class Humiliations Last A Lifetime”. In her piece, she quotes a woman who to this day still physically feels the scars [...]
I’d like to see how this article stirs your thoughts. It’s written by Richard Whitmire entitled “Why Boys Fail: is the answer to the ‘boy troubles’ recruiting male teachers?” First of all, when it comes to learning the concepts and academics in school, I think either gender can make a strong statement for teaching success. [...]
Another beautiful year ahead of you…so what is on your “to do” list for this year? Here are some things on my list this year…in no particular order 1. Attend my high school reunion 2. Support an animal shelter 3. Try a new sport/activity 4. Visit a new city and just be a tourist 5. [...]
