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Character Counts https://charactercounts.org/character-during-crisis/ Character During Crisis We are living through challenging and turbulent times. We are constantly having to face the next crisis – a health pandemic, financial uncertainty, racial tensions, etc. It can be easy to feel helpless – wondering what possible impact someone like me can have on such great problems? Start With Your Character We can start with what is within our control: our character.  Start by reflecting on the Six Pillars of Character (trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and go ..read more

Over the last several years, the sisters behind Baum & Beaulieu have been hard at work creating something special - an innovative platform that supports and fosters meaningful change within the education community. Meet The Educators Link, a free membership platform offering professional learning and consulting solutions for educators, by expert authors and consultants.  Sign up to become a free member at Educatorslink.com   ..read more

Joan Dunn taught in Brooklyn Public schools for a few years around 1953. She recognized at that time that our public schools were compromised and probably finished. She wrote a book titled Retreat From Learning: Why Teachers Can't Teach (available on Archive.org.) This is not a research paper. This is not a reconstruction of what happened more than 70 years ago. Joan Dunn was there, as an eager young teacher, very smart, highly idealistic and motivated. Her story is one of confronting a monster, and slowly, painfully realizing she could not win against it. Her conclusion: "The city high-s ..read more

3 Fun Relationship-Building Activities for Older Students By Amy Nichols March 8, 2024 Edutopia In an article for educators published on March 8, 2024, Amy Nichols highlights the significance of incorporating fun, relationship-building activities in the classroom to enhance student engagement and foster a sense of belonging. Nichols reflects on a conversation with her superintendent, who attributed the decline in students' affection for school post-second grade to the cessation of show-and-tell and the onset of high-stakes testing. She argues that the pressure to cover the curriculum at the ex ..read more

Unlock the Secrets: Expert Homework Hacks for Busy Parents Vicki Davis Podcast You will learn about the importance of active learning over passive studying methods, and how helping students engage directly with the material can significantly improve retention and understanding. You will hear about organizational skills that can make a substantial difference in a student's academic performance, including practical tips for keeping track of assignments and managing study time effectively. You will discover strategies for maintaining physical and mental well-being that suppor ..read more

Why Children Need Risk, Fear, and Excitement in Play and Why adults’ fears put them at risk MARIANA BRUSSONI FEB 28, 2024 After Babel Mariana Brussoni's essay, highlighted by Jon Haidt's preface, emphasizes the essential role of outdoor risky play in children's development, arguing that the trend towards hyper-protective parenting is paradoxically undermining children's safety and chances of success. Brussoni, with over two decades of experience in children’s development, injury prevention, and outdoor risky play research, advocates for a balanced approach to safety, encapsulated in the princi ..read more

LET'S  FIX EDUCATION,  Episode 140,  Bruce Deitrick Price      The Legacy of Rita Kramer (1929-2023) and the Embarrassment Factor In 1990 Rita Kramer toured the country to study the best ed schools. She was reporting on education for ABC, and had begun to suspect that American ed schools were more corrupted and indoctrinated than most people ever imagined.    Her research in 1990 led to a very important book, Ed School Follies. I recommend it to everyone who wants to understand what happened to K-12  I reviewed her book on Amazon in 2007; in 202 ..read more

“I get so nervous when I interview that I freeze.” For many of us, interviewing is an unfamiliar, somewhat intimidating, and uncomfortable experience. It is natural that interviewees feel nervous. There’s a lot at stake. You have invested a great deal of time, effort and money in trying to take the next step in your career. You’re walking into a room all alone to meet a group of strangers who are going to ask you difficult questions and make judgments whether they like you, if you’re a good fit, if you’re qualified and ready. Your feelings of rejection are real. So, what can you do to calm you ..read more

Op-Ed: The Transgender Sports Ban: A Pediatrician’s Perspective  Posted on February 25, 2024, 12:53 pm AuthorDr. Eve Meltzer Krief Huntington Now In recent years pediatricians around the country have found themselves on the front lines as they battle legislation targeting some of our most vulnerable youth. Sadly one such battle has now come to Long Island.  Nassau County Executive Blakeman this week issued an order that bans teams with transgender girls from using any County sports facility including over 100 ball fields, basketball courts and pools. Schools and organization ..read more