CALLING TO MIND
Earlier this week, a name came to me, perhaps because we were talking about various authors, or for some unknown reason, but the name kind of popped into my head and I could not remember what he wrote. It would have been easy to just “look it up” as Google dumbs us down and makes
0WHAT IS THE RUSH?
We have endured what a lot of people believe, which is more, faster and bigger are better. Competition in many situations is all but out of control and cooperation has been sidelined in favor of winning. It may be unfortunate that the U.S. Dept. of Education chose “race to the top” for their latest effort
0SOLSTICE
This coming Saturday, June 21, marks the annual event known as solstice, summer in the northern hemisphere, winter in the southern hemisphere. Literally, it’s the moment when the “sun stands still” before it starts back in the other direction and for those of us in the north, it is the “longest” day, meaning the most
0LEARNING FROM A SMALL STONE
Ever notice how little things can become a big irritation if you don’t do something about them? This morning, while taking a walk, I got a small stone in my shoe and I could feel it moving around. Sometimes it was more irritating than others but I thought I would keep walking and hope it
0TOP TEN AFFLICTIONS AFFECTING EDUCATORS
I wrote this originally a few years ago and people seemed to enjoy it. It’s good for a laugh at the end of the academic year so herewith a reprise. Some further treatments and therapies may be in the works. 10. MABS – Myopic, Apathetic, Blame Syndrome – This disease is characterized by lack of
0TEN ESSENTIALS FOR A SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL
© Gary R. Gruber, Ph.D. June 2014 These ten essential factors for a successful school assume that a good business model is in place and operating efficiently and effectively. Every school needs to be operated in a business like manner because it is a business and its business is the education of young people, and
0Is 21st century education obsolete?
Can you imagine using a cell phone that is 10 years old? I have seen a few but not many. Driving a 10-year- old car has become more possible since that is merely a 2004 model and cars haven’t radically changed all that much in terms of performance, especially as they enable you to get
0MEMORIAL DAY (in 55 words)
A day of remembering, set aside as a holy day (holiday) “Set apart” from all the others. Intended to honor the lives of those Who made the ultimate sacrifice, gave their lives in service To their country in time of war. We also remember those who are gone and no longer here to help Celebrate.
0The Spirit of Effective Leadership – Ten Characteristics
The “spirit” of outstanding leaders I have known can be seen, heard and felt in at least the following ten ways. These are not in any order of priority. What do you think of these descriptions? 1 – Enthusiastic and energetic – There are many different ways of expressing one’s spirit of enthusiasm, whether overtly
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