To be successful, students must practice and use the ancient art of conversation
Recently I was about to begin a Student Success Project Presentation when sitting in front of me was an all-too-familiar scene. Most of the students were covertly—or... Read more.
What if every student actually is a genius?
There isn’t a The Student Success Project presentation where I don’t get asked what constitutes success. But at this last presentation a dad asked – “if... Read more.
Hostile hallways: sexual harassment and bullying in school
So the burning question among parents shouldn’t be, “When do we have the talk about safe sex?” but “When and how do we teach our kids about preventing sexual... Read more.
Successful students learn how to creatively think for themselves
Creativity has numerous meanings and applies differently to all students. The importance of getting kids to take risks is to embrace their own curiosity and to be... Read more.
The real world benefits of student success
Last week I attended the Principal TODAY kickoff breakfast. Principal TODAY is where business/community leaders spend a full day at a Miami Dade County school helping... Read more.
Reality dictates balance is the pivotal key to student success
At a recent Student Success Project presentation, a parent asked me if their kids should start focusing (starting in middle school) on the type of education they... Read more.
How parents and teachers can help when bad stuff happens
Hash tags used to be as ubiquitous in social media as .com. But over the years, the hash tag has unfortunately become a sign of sadness and despair. It has... Read more.
Don’t ask Siri if successful students have strong work ethics
After each Student Success Project presentation, I ask parents a feared question leading sometimes to uncomfortable responses. “Do your kids have a work ethic…of... Read more.
Student Success: Awaken your child’s inner MacGyver
After a recent Student Success Project Presentation, a mother came up to me to complain that her husband never lets their son solve anything on his own. She definitely... Read more.
Student success is not just a result, but rather the journey
I had an interesting question from a parent a few weeks ago regarding the purpose of my Student Success Project Presentation. The question was, “just what is the... Read more.