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“The best way to predict the future is to create it”  Abraham Lincoln – Self-Determination

“The best way to predict the future is to create it” Abraham Lincoln – Self-Determination

11/24/2020

Do we have control of our future?  Students are fed the consistent message that they can achieve anything in life if they work hard at it. They are in control of their future. Students are also aware that much of their future is out of their control. No matter how hard they t ..
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“Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.” Booker T. Washington – Happiness

“Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.” Booker T. Washington – Happiness

11/17/2020

How do you know when giving to others will make you happy? Happiness is something all students want. The challenge is how to get it. Students often get mixed messages here. On the one hand, they are told to focus on themselves and figure out a path towards happiness that benef ..
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“Be mindful of the present, and the future will take care of itself.”  Lord Chesterfield – Goal-Setting

“Be mindful of the present, and the future will take care of itself.” Lord Chesterfield – Goal-Setting

11/12/2020

What's the best way to plan your life? Setting life goals is an activity we encourage young people to do. If you set goals for your future, then you will become happier and successful because you know what you want. That being said, it's very unclear just how we should plan ou ..
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“To the world, you may be one person, but to one person, you may be the world.” Dr. Seuss – Responsibility

“To the world, you may be one person, but to one person, you may be the world.” Dr. Seuss – Responsibility

11/09/2020

Do you have the responsibility to be a role model for others? Many students assume they are just a number and don’t really matter in the world. They don’t think of themselves as role models with responsibilities to other people. Yet, like it or not, their behavior is being ..
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“All great achievements require time.”  Maya Angelou – Patience

“All great achievements require time.” Maya Angelou – Patience

11/03/2020

Is patience a virtue? Adults praise the importance of patience, telling kids that if they are patient and work hard over time, they'll be in a position to accomplish great things. Success doesn't comes easily, and it's important to develop a growth mindset to persevere. Someti ..
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“Character, not circumstance makes a man.”  Booker T. Washington – Character

“Character, not circumstance makes a man.” Booker T. Washington – Character

10/24/2020

Do you have control over your own success? Character development is at least as important as the development of academic skills. A strong character fuels self-discipline and self-motivation, both of which are important catalysts for success in life. Character development is ha ..
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“To lead people, walk beside them.” Lao Tzu – Leadership

“To lead people, walk beside them.” Lao Tzu – Leadership

10/06/2020

Should great leaders follow? Students understand the dynamics of leadership firsthand, both from the perspective of being a follower of their teachers and being role models for their peers. They have strong opinions about how leaders should behave and what ethical responsibili ..
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“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is an attribute of the strong.”  Mahatma Gandhi – Forgiveness

“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is an attribute of the strong.” Mahatma Gandhi – Forgiveness

09/29/2020

How do we know when forgiveness is the right thing to do? Students know what it feels like to be hurt. When they are hurt, they have choices to make about how to treat the people who hurt them. These choices give them opportunities to demonstrate empathy and respect for others ..
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“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.”  Michael Jordan – Teamwork

“Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” Michael Jordan – Teamwork

09/22/2020

Do you need to work with other people to be successful? The ability to work in a team is touted by teachers, employers, and coaches as an indispensable skill. Alone, people can accomplish great things, but when people work as a team the potential for success skyrockets. Stude ..
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“Truth is the only safe ground to stand on.”  Elizabeth Cady Stanton – Honesty

“Truth is the only safe ground to stand on.” Elizabeth Cady Stanton – Honesty

09/15/2020

Should we always tell the truth? Honesty is a character trait to which most people aspire. With honesty comes trust and respect from others. Without it comes fear, suspicion, and betrayal. Students face daily ethical choices over whether or not they should pursue the path of h ..
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“The secret to education lies in respecting the student.”  Ralph Waldo Emerson – Respect

“The secret to education lies in respecting the student.” Ralph Waldo Emerson – Respect

09/08/2020

What does respect look like in the classroom? Students learn a great deal about respect inside the classroom. Not only do they pay attention to how their teachers and classmates treat them, but they also carry expectations for how they should act in return. Mutual respect in t ..
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“Our first teacher is our own heart.”  Cheyenne Proverb – Self-Motivation

“Our first teacher is our own heart.” Cheyenne Proverb – Self-Motivation

09/01/2020

Should our feelings be the guide for our actions? Self-motivation is an important skill for students of all ages to master. It's important for students to reflect upon what motivates them to do their best. The challenge with self-motivation is to find exactly what triggers a p ..
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