When we say, “Oh, well,” to a failure, we are more likely to repeat the mistake. Instead, correct forward rather than excusing backwards. Quite literally, this is “problem solving.” There will always be obstacles and difficulties. Success doesn’t happen by itself. It’s all about learning from problems instead of resigning to them — or worse, … Continue reading Are you obstacle-minded or a problem solver? Goal setting & fixing mistakes→
In business, the 80/20 rule states that 20% or your clients will expend the resources it takes to support the other 80%. In other words, 20% of your clients will be needy, while the other 80% will be on autopilot. With teaching, one would be thrilled to have 80% on autopilot. Imagine if!
SAT scores matter. SAT tests define you. SAT tests are tedious, they consume huge time and money of schools, parents, and students, and they can destroy a child’s confidence. And every student can improve on his or her SAT test.
The Textbooks dilemma: are they for teaching or learning? A student told me today that he prefers a certain teacher over the others because that teacher doesn’t use a textbook. Wow, that’s cool, I say. “So why do your other teachers use textbooks?” “I have no idea.” “And what do you learn from them?” “I … Continue reading Teaching or learning pt 2: textooks are for teaching or for learning?→
Building up the house: in-school student oversight with Gabriella Carbone Student Success Podcast No. 20, Sept 4, 2014 (recorded July 11, 2014) Today’s Guest: Gabriella Carbone. In this interview, Gabriella discusses her Academic Coaching work with high school student athletes during the 2013/14 school year. Focusing on athletes, Gabriella helped them track work, build executive … Continue reading Building up the house: in-school student oversight with Gabriella Carbone→
Choosing technology, especially deciding between laptops, desktop, and tablets is not getting any easier. The reason: they’re getting to be all the same! In my post a year ago, College bound: desktop, laptop or tablet? PC or Mac?, I analyzed the best bet for your college computer purchase. I hoped that students and parents would … Continue reading The Best Computers for College: desktop, laptop or tablet? PC or Mac? pt 2→
Got conscientiousness? Had a nasty walk with the dogs the other night. Let’s say that I’d like to live my life without my dogs finding half-eaten food tossed on the ground. If it weren’t for the dogs, I’d never notice. But they’re dogs, and dogs, you know, see EVERTYTHING. Especially chicken bones. It’s not a regular … Continue reading Chicken bones & concientiousness: worrying about what you need to do for better grades→
Parents, thank you for your business, but most of all thank you for allowing us to help out. Every month as I process payments from parents for A+ Club monthly student support service, I write: Please find the attached invoice for A+ Club student support. We thank you the opportunity to contribute to your child’s … Continue reading Parents, you rock!→
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