Without a vision~ the people perish.
--proverb

I recall several years ago~ I asked renowned fifth-grade teacher~ Rafe Esquith~ for the secrets of success. He listed three actions that he took that made a big impact on his classroom.

One of those steps~ I remember him saying~ was developing a vision for what he wanted his students to become. Interestingly enough~ he said he looked at his most successful~ well-rounded students-those who excelled at academics~ sports~ musical...

Ever wonder what it's like to be a beekeeper~ especially one in charge of the White House bees? Charlie Brandts says the beehive near the First Lady's office averages about 175 pounds of honey each year. The honey is used for special events at the White House and is given as gifts to dignitaries visiting the White House. Perhaps~ your students might find this career posting on "Charlie Brandts~ Official White House Beekeeper" of interest. Check it out here:...

At school~ there seems to be a committee for everything.
Improvement~ remediation~ reading~ leadership~ and the list goes on.
What you dont often find at schools~ however~ is a team of people that are focused on enrichment for children.
I think its safe to say that the major focus in recent years is helping to improve test scores and performance among the lower achieving students. While~ of course~ thats a very worthy goal~ there also needs to be a focus on providing...

Today~February 12 is Abraham Lincoln's actual birthday.

President Abraham Lincoln was president through the four years of the Civil War(1861-1865) He had promised in his election campaign that if elected~ he'd end slavery. What you may not know is that President Lincoln started our national Thanksgiving holiday. He issued a proclamation saying that the last Thursday of each year would be a...