It is never to early for high school students to start thinking about college. Recently, A first year college student and I had an interesting conversation about how he was adjusting to college life. He quickly replied, “College is good. It’s easy”! I explained that his classes were easy, because of the college prep classes […]
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Having just read an article on Setting Boundaries for Teacher-Student Relationships After Hours, I thought you might find this interesting. According to the article, a teacher wanted to know, how accessible should they be to parents after school hours. She was curious because some teachers take to long to respond to their emails. My answer […]
This article is for students who may be overwhelmed with too much homework after a day of e- learning or a full day of school. Too many students complain about the amount of work many teachers assign for homework. Even though this is true in some situations, it is up to us as the adults […]
Consider these five common social media mistakes, before posting comments can prevent challenges later. Mistake #1: Announcing to the world when you’re going on vacation and no one will be home. Everyone surfing the internet are not your friends and are not looking out for your best interest. Time spent away from home should not […]
Labor Day has come and gone and school is back in session. Now that you are back, take some time to visit your old friends, meet new ones and catch up on the latest news from the summer. Once that is done, prepare to get down to business. Here is a list of things you […]
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 […]
Presidential Election 2016, Top Topics, What's New
Hillary Clinton: The First Female Nominee To A National Party In The USA
This is an incredible moment in the history of the United States. On July 28, 2016 Hillary Clinton accepted the nomination to compete for the Office of President of the USA. She is the first woman to be bestowed with such an honor. Related article: Are You Living Your Dreams? If you take a […]
Summer time is a happy time for the children. They seem to enjoy the warm days where they can forget about school for a moment. They can finally let go of the the pent up frustrations from the school year, and have fun playing with their friends and engaging in all kinds of activities. Summer […]
I was reading this interesting article in The Chicago Defender, that I thought I would share with you. It’s a must read for all parents with children who love to play in the water. The ninety degree days has finally arrived and the children are making their way toward the beaches, swimming pools, splash pads and […]
Education, Historical Figures, Inspiration, Quotes, What's New
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 […]