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February 17, 2018
Get Rid of Excuses and Get Ahead
Day 42 of 80 Days of Excellence
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A fictional account of what happened in Daniel captured my interest tonight. Taken from the book Agents of Babylon by David Jeremiah, on page 169, the fictionalized Daniel talks about the peace in the districts he manages and says,
February 16, 2018
Waste: Finding Balance in a Demanding World
Day 41 of 80 Days of Excellence
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To complain without action or to pour yourself out without reservation: both of these habits are a waste. Not all bad things are worth belaboring. All good things are not you-things that you have to do. Sometimes a desert of exhaustion and despair is of our own making.
Right now, we have a long weekend off school. Part of what I’m doing is to rest and recover! Looking through old jo...
5 Ways to Stop Bullying in Every School
Rick Rando on episode 260 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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School culture and policies are part of what helps us combat bullying in schools. Rick Rando, school empowerment speaker, shares what schools can do to help stop bullying.
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Check out Reinventing Writing, the book I authored that teaches about the nine collaborative writing tools, how to build writing communities, and tips and tricks for collaborative writi...February 15, 2018
The One String Masterpiece: What We Can Learn from Paganini’s One String
Day 40 of 80 Days of Excellence
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Paganini was there to play his great work “Napoleon.” His violin glistened. One string popped. He continued to play. Then, another one! Paganini played on. After his third string broke, he had one left. As he looked to his sold out but shocked audience in Italy,he held up his violin and yelled,
“Paganini and one string!”
And proceeded to wow them with the entire piece played on ju...
School Counselors Helping More Women Go Into Computer Science: Tips and Advice to Find the Fit
Angela Cleveland on episode 254 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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Guidance counselors are challenged to encourage students into exciting opportunities that fit their skills and abilities but also to be careful not to stereotype. Today, Angela Cleveland talks about the tips, resources, and ideas to help encourage young women to go into Computer Science.
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February 14, 2018
Hearing the Sound of Silence and Knowing When to Break It
Day 39 of 80 Days of Excellence
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Silence is not always golden, sometimes it is very dark and needs the light of the right word spoken at the right time. To be a good listener, we must not only hear what people are saying but also to hear the sound of silence. Learning when to speak and when to break the silence can make all the difference in whether we can be a more excellent person or whether we sit by and let thi...
Teach the Whole Preschooler: Nurturing Developing Minds
Cindy Terebush on episode 254 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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Cindy Terebush talks about the common mistakes of preschool programs. She also shares awesome success stories and tips for helping your preschool be the best in today’s era. She shares the challenges of teaching things at a younger age and why standards may not be a problem while implementation can be.
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February 13, 2018
You Might Win On a Day But You Don’t Win In a Day
Day 38 of 80 Days of Excellence
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You might think you could win an Olympic Medal in a day, but you can’t. You might win it ON a day, but you don’t win it IN a day. Many days spent IN preparation and perspiration are required to achieve excellence ON one given day.
“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” Zig Ziglar
While watching people ascend po...
Sit With Us App: How Kids are Fighting Bullying One Lunch Table at a Time
Natalie Hampton on episode 252 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
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Natalie Hampton, a senior in Los Angeles, was bullied and ate alone every day. After she transferred schools, she found teachers and other students who wanted to make sure no one ate alone. Her “Sit with Us” apps and clubs are sweeping the US and other countries as kids use social media to find other kids and stand against bullying.
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Sit With Me App: How Kids are Fighting Bullying One Lunch Table at a Time
Natalie Hampton on episode 252 of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast
From the Cool Cat Teacher Blog by Vicki Davis
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Natalie Hampton, a senior in Los Angeles, was bullied and ate alone every day. After she transferred schools, she found teachers and other students who wanted to make sure no one ate alone. Her “Sit with Us” apps and clubs are sweeping the US and other countries as kids use social media to find other kids and stand against bullying.
Sponsor: The US M...
