How Do I Get My Teen to Talk to Me?
How Do I Get My Teen to Talk to Me? March 25th, 2022 Getting a teen to talk to you is the same as getting any other person to talk to you. In fact, talking to your kids should be …
Leadership Society of Arizona | 2022 Chairman’s Letter
2021 In Review January 25th 2022 Happy New Year!!!!! The Leadership Society of Arizona is excited for 2022! Although we are still navigating COVID-19, it seems that society is starting to emerge from the damage that has been caused by …
What is the Purpose of Grades?
What is the Purpose of Grades January 1st 2022 Why were grades invented? In 1792 a Cambridge University tutor, William Farish, came up with a method that would allow him to take on more students with less effort. This was …
Do High Expectations Help Children?
Do High Expectations Help Children? October 28, 2021 What’s the purpose of High Expectations? Every parent wants their children to grow up to be the best they can be. They don’t want their children to miss out on any opportunity …
How to Help Students Find a Career
How to Help Students Find Their Career June 24, 2021 The Difference Between a Career and a Job In a person’s life, they might be hired for many different jobs. This is becoming even more commonplace today. A job signifies …
Is College Right for Everyone? | 5 Questions to Ask Yourself
Why do we have Colleges? Millions of people of all ages take college classes every year1. When a person mentions why they are going to college, usually what comes to mind is that the person is going to further their …
Are Children Becoming More Entitled?
Are Children Becoming More Entitled? April 22, 2021 Do the youth seem more entitled today? Are they expecting more? As a teacher and parent, it is very tempting to nod my head and say, “YES!” However, it might be better …
How Automation Will Change Education
How Automation Will Change Education April 4, 2021 The Purpose of Automation Automation has always had one purpose—to increase quality and efficiency by reducing human functions. This has been mostly seen through new technologies like computers and robotics that …
What is the No-Influence Approach to Handling Disciplinary Issues?
What is the No-Influence Approach to Handling Disciplinary Issues? March 23, 2021 What are Disciplinary Issues? When a parent or teacher comes to me and asks for advice with a child that has disciplinary issues, I have to ask them …
How Do I Help My Child Break a Bad Habit?
How do I help my child break a bad habit? March 23, 2021 Breaking a Bad Habit is Hard for Anyone A “bad” habit usually refers to something that a person does that is not beneficial for their life in …