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.  [...]

At the beginning of this week, I saw a LinkedIn post from Cheryl Cardamon about a website called Island Dog Gear…now I don’t know about many of you but for me, it was like the angels were singing!!!  I was born and raised in Hawai’i and have always tried to keep items around my house [...]

Here’s another commentary that I came across today which I thought was absolutely brilliant in passion, thought, and detail on why we need to quit placing this label on all students. It’s entitled “Stop Complaining About Kids Today” beautifully written by Gary Cole. It’s a great glimpse into the life of this rural high school [...]

If you are employed in any type of school system, take a moment to read this.  I came across this article on Sunday by Julia Steiny entitled “Suspending students only makes a bad situation worse.” We need students to learn…learn when they are in school.  There is no doubt that they won’t learn anything if [...]

If you’re already thinking about some New Year’s resolutions even before Christmas, you’re certainly a planner!  Well one of my friends Bob Matthews, the founder of Power1K, sent a great email around today entitled “Better Not Perfect”.  For all of  you incredibly over organized and linear thinkers, this certainly will be a challenge.  What Bob [...]