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Do More Than Imitate! Through my work with young people I am constantly being reminded that though kids learn from us adults, they are also capable of teach us something. One lesson is that success often begins with the belief … Continue reading
HATERS, BAITERS, & FOOLS. via HATERS, BAITERS, & FOOLS.
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Do Lemmings Dream of Summer Vacation Suck teeth. Roll eyes. Sigh. These are some of the usual reactions I receive from certain students when I answer questions in my own inimitable manner. The adult reactions vary a bit more and … Continue reading
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NEVER UNDERESTIMATE A CHILD’S CAPACITY TO COMPREHEND I have to agree with The Carpenters (old singing duo) about “Rainy Days and Mondays.” They do have a downer slant to them. At least that’s what I felt that drizzly Monday in … Continue reading
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“A Lesson in Jr. Junior Journalism, or Tiny Tots Can Teach You, Too” Impish is a great word. It suggests a playful trait, with just a dash of – you could be a pain if you worked at it. My … Continue reading
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Several years ago I decided to develop a journalism workshop based on my years of interviewing people for various stories and articles, etc. It took me two month or so to workout a curriculum that would make a writing program … Continue reading
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Recently, a teacher friend of mine responded to an article I shared with her. “Kids learn in many different ways as I’ve experienced firsthand. While I understand the appeal of a self-directed approach I wonder how that is implemented. At … Continue reading
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ARE WE PREPARING KIDS FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN DEPENDENCY? July 1, 2012 Now and then I find myself wondering what kids are being taught about earning their way through life. Recently, I was in a school hallway listening to more than … Continue reading
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June 26, 2012 I was privileged to be one of 2 keynote speakers at the Crossroads middle school graduation ceremonies. What made this different from other school ceremonies I’ve attended is that these students are incarcerated. Crossroads is part of … Continue reading
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