Recently, I discovered an interesting article about how a group of high school journalism students used the power of the press to force their principal to resign. Dissatisfied with their newly assigned principal’s performance, a group of high school students questioned her credentials, and launched an investigation into the principal’s background. For the sake of […]
Category Archives: Inspiration
There are times in life when you need a dose of inspiration to keep you on track, or to jump start your day. Here are some of my favorite quotes that I use to inspire students to help keep them focused and encouraged. Try these and see how they work for you. I do it […]
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Harriet Tubman: The New Face Of The $20.00 Bill
Upcoming changes to the $20.00 bill was the trending topic in the news recently. Harriet Tubman an African American woman and a former slave was scheduled to replace President Andrew Jackson on the $20.00 bill in the year 2020. She is the first African American to receive such an honor. Harriet Tubman is widely recognized […]
“I will never forget that the only reason I’m standing here today is because somebody, somewhere stood up for me when it was risky. Stood up when it was hard. Stood up when it wasn’t popular. And because that somebody stood up. And a few more stood up. And a few thousand stood up. And […]
As a part of our Black History series, today we are sharing some of the accomplishments of Marva Collins 1936-2015. She was an American Educator who made an impact in the lives of youth and teachers around the world. Having worked in the Chicago Public Schools as a substitute teacher for fourteen years, Marva became […]
Finding motivational activities to keep the kids engaged on non-school days can be challenging, but most rewarding. With the warmer temperatures, longer days and so many fun things to do, it is essential that you carve out time daily for some learning activities for the children. Academic losses can occur, during the summer and other non-school […]
Here we are well into the new year, with your list of resolutions staring you in the face. Did you master all of your goals last year? Did you exceed your goals, or do you find yourself sometimes looking at the same goals year after year? Do you start each year with gusto, but never […]
To often the children are excited to get out of school. Yet they return after the break, and say they were bored. In this article, I are going to share some suggested holiday activities you can try to keep them engaged during their winter break. Bake holiday treats: With the children’s help, look through cookbooks, the […]
I have no memories of my dad, because he passed away when I was four years old. But, oh my grand dad, whom I affectionately called Daddy. He was an awesome guy and the joy of my life! I think he felt the same way about me, as well as all of his grandchildren. He […]
Having experienced a mild winter here in the Midwest for the past two years, caused many people to temporarily forget what winter is like here in the windy city. The weather so far has been amazing. This year, the frigid temperatures, work stoppage and school closings seem to be the norm. Are you looking for some fun things to do with the kids ? What […]
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