How a Rookie Learned the Power of the Social Networking
Throughout my life Ive been a rookie. Ive been a rookie high school student, football player, college student and a rookie at marriage. Each time there was an uncanny excitement about all of the new things that I expected to learn. It seems that there is always someone there to give me advice about how to navigate the ropes. Ive found that keeping an open mind to new opportunities has been a key to my success.
So now I find myself once again a rookie at social networking. What a fun journey...
5 Reasons to Follow Oprah on Twitter
When the media heard that Oprah had landed real estate on Twitter everyone turned their heads. Why would a person who can easily command the attention of people all over the world need to connect to Twitter. Its simple Twitter provides an easy way to immediately get the pulse of your audience. It is clear that anyone that does not keep up with innovation on the internet will be left behind. Oprah has a tremendous amount to gain from becoming active on Twitter. Oprah will be able to do a...
Middle School Students Caught in the Middle
Its amazing how easy it is to forget about the middle school years. Do you remember your crazy middle school years? Middle school students are often caught in the middle while we focus on preparing high school students for college. There needs to be national attention focused on the middle school years to prepare them for the career challenges that face this country. I have noticed that even those who write books focus their efforts on elementary and high school students and leave middle...
President Obama Drama Must Stop
On the night the President Obama was elected we witnessed the largest rainbow of all ethnic backgrounds and races come together for the joyous occasion. On that night President Obama talked about how we have come far but we must continue to fight for the survival of our country. So I ask why all of the President Obama drama this week. President Obama has spent much of the past year and a half campaigning and talking about how we must come together.
The depiction of the chimpanzee in the New...
Obamas Map For Education is Critical
President-elect Obama has a background in community service that frequently put him in touch with individuals whose K12 education was lacking. His compassion to implement strategies that bring about access to the best education for all students is critical to our nations future. With all of the talk about the financial crisis the president-elect needs to make education a major priority. We are fast approaching a significant period where large numbers of professionals will retire. There is...
The Best 2009 Ever
Are you ready to have the best 2009 ever? If you are ready for a brilliant new year now is the time to define your goals. Get ready to start on a fantastic journey where each day you are able to deposit your entire energy into improving by 1 percent. If you actually practice this habit you can improve by 365 percent in one year. There is truly no limit to what you can accomplish if you let 2009 become a year when you expect new experiences to transform your life.
Are you ready to put up a new...
The 7 Steps to Optimizing Your Study Skills
Study skills are a subject that is breezed over by students around the world. Each student has a different learning style that needs to be optimized. When you compare two students one seems to naturally grasp the importance of good study skills. Another student may face challenges because they dont know were to start. Students need to get their minds focused on learning something new every day. Its easy to see why students are distracted because study skills are taking second place to all of...
Parents of College Bound Seniors Need Help Too
The process of getting ready to send a son/daughter to college can present many confusing choices. This is especially true if you are sending your first child to college. There are over 3000 colleges to choose from. Each college has its own unique offering of courses and activities. In addition to all of the mailings that are sent to home there are hundreds of college websites that offer information. Starting your college search in the 9th or 10th grade gives your student an opportunity to tour...
Time to Manage Your Money
We are living in a time of financial crisis. Corporations are laying off thousands of employees. According to the United States Department of Labor and Statistics, the number of unemployed persons rose by 592,000 to 9.4 million in August 2008. While banks and insurance companies like AIG are on the verge of bankruptcy. It seemed that no one knew exactly what to do. So the government is bailing them out. There are too many people talking about the crisis and too few that offer solutions for the...
American Education Dream is Slipping Away
There was a time when each American generation thought that the next generation would do better than themselves. A good college education would lead to employment in a company for thirty years. The dream of an American education is slipping away due to the rising cost of post-secondary education. Now it seems that a college education does not guarantee sufficient income. Some college graduates are returning home because they cannot afford student loans and the cost of living.
Students who have...
Olympics an Education in How to Go for the Gold
When Michael Phelps started shattering the Gold Medal record for the 2008 Olympics he gave everyone an education in persistence. Surely Michael practiced by swimming hundreds of laps to gain the endurance and expertise required to succeed. Something had to come from within to inspire him to diligently swim at a high level every time he jumped into a pool. Winning can breed winning when there is an expectation of success. It is clear that Michael Phelps expects to dominate the field of swimmers...
Back To School Cell Phone Craze Is Booming
When students and parents start their shopping list for the new school year one item on the top of their list is a cell phone. How times have changed. The idea of searching for paper and pencils is taking a back seat to modern technology. The cell phone companies have caught on and they are releasing so many new cell phones each month that it is hard for anyone to catch up. Cell phones have reached epidemic proportions throughout American society. You cannot go to a city or countryside road...
Athletes Drop Out Rate A Crisis In The Making
Springfield, Pa. According to Dr. Stephen Jones each year more than 50 percent of African American students drop out of high school and college. This has a significant impact on athletes who play sports. The drop out rate is greatly affected by poor college preparation and study skills. The lack of academic preparation is evident in middle school and high school. Too often athletes are accepted to college without the preparation they need to graduate. The student athletes athletic prowess is...
Obamas Education Opinion Is The Right Stuff
Springfield, Pa Dr. Stephen Jones says Obama says testing alone is not the solution for improving student performance. The countries financial investments should support better K12 teaching not testing. In his opinion we are attacking the education system which we should be trying to bolster. Obama says too much time is spent preparing students for No Child Left Behind testing. The results of these failed policies are putting a strangle hold on education. Students minds are no longer...
College Bound Students Affected By Economic Downturn
Springfield, PA High school seniors are faced with the daunting challenge of selection a college. The current economic downturn is altering their college choice decisions. In many cities unemployment is over 5 percent and some parents cannot afford the colleges that students are selecting as their first choice. Colleges are affected too. Students are comparing their financial aid packages and going where the money leads them. Some college admission experts say that this may not be the best...
Back To School Discounts Is A Parents Dream
Millions of parents are flocking to local stores to buy school supplies. This annual ritual is much different than it has been in the past. The rising cost of gas, food and school supplies is digging deeper into the family budget. What should a parent do to make ends meet? It appears that parents will have to research longer hours to find the same discounts on clothes and school supplies that they were able to find last year.
To take advantage of the discounts parents are learning to work...
High School Students Need A Bridge To College
Annually, over 10 million high school students begin the process of applying to college. Their expectation is that college will be the same as high school. They remember getting 15 minutes of homework and studying on the bus on their way to the first class of the day. Everything seemed so easy and studying sufficiently was not a big deal. Unfortunately many students arrive to college unaware that they may not have adequate preparation for the rigors of college. Something needs to be done to...
Obama International Studies Support Is Vital
Obama has leaped onto the international scene with tremendous excitement. The presidential campaign has made his response to international issues an important aspect of the campaign. One unique aspect that has received little attention is college students lack of knowledge about international issues. The president is not the only one who needs to be in touch with global events. All students in K12 schools and colleges need a weekly dose of global events and economics.
Obama needs to tap into...
Parent Involvement Key To Student Achievement
Educators have said active parent involvement raises a students academic performance. Yet school districts have witnessed a steady decline in parent participation. Gone are the days when a mother stayed at home to raise children and participate in school activities. Parents are happy when they are not called to the school regarding their son/daughters behavior. Something needs to be done to make parent involvement in K12 schools a high priority on their list of daily activities.
What the...
School Superintendents And Community College Presidents A Great Marriage
There is a tremendous opportunity to enhance our competitive edge in the global economy that is often overlooked. Its time for community college presidents and school superintendents to form new relationships. This relationship should consist of something greater than traditional dual enrollment programs. The potential for changing whole communities and job prospects is tremendous. Currently over 47% of the students who attend post-secondary education institutions are attending community...
Students Making Difficult College Choices
Most students have come to expect an annual rise in tuition. The cost of a college education can increase from 3.5 percent to 6.0 percent. Increasing cost of energy and the struggle to compete with colleges that have large endowments is putting colleges out of reach for certain students. Colleges are obligated to increase their level of security. Parents expect a safe environment for students who are in urban and rural communities. Many colleges are offering a wide range of transportation...
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