Cheating on High-Stakes Testing: Can You Believe It?
Another cheating scandal, this one in Atlanta, Georgia, where 178 teachers and administrators have been accused of cheating to raise student scores on standardized tests. Despite numerous revelations...
View ArticlePerseverance and The Relentless Pursuit of McNuggets!
A parent who attends an awards ceremony for her daughter discovers just how destructive external rewards are.
View ArticleChoice Theory
What is Choice Theory? Developed by psychiatrist William Glasser, Choice Theory states we are motivated by a never-ending quest to satisfy the following 5 basic needs woven into our genes: to love and...
View ArticleTestosterone, Aggression, and the Power to Change
A study of fathers offers compelling evidence that our actions have a profound and direct impact on our physiology.
View ArticleMotivation Comes From Within
Even when positive reinforcement appears to be effective, people are really motivated from the inside out. A classroom example illustrates that we are internally motivated.
View ArticleGiving Kids What They Need
The holiday season is upon us and kids everywhere are telling parents what they want. For a moment, let’s focus on what your kids truly need to be happy. It won’t cost you a dime. It only requires time...
View Article“5 Strategies to Engage & Inspire” Webinar: Follow-Up Q&A
Do students with career goals do better in school? Do we work only for pay? Bob Sullo addresses questions and comments made after his webinar "5 Strategies to Engage & Inspire Kids to Work Harder...
View ArticleKoraunui School: A New Zealand School On the Journey to Quality
A New Zealand school continues to make significant progress (socially, behaviorally, and academically) after adopting the principles and practices of choice theory. This is an inspiring story of moving...
View ArticleWatch Your Language!
Our language impacts (and reveals) our thinking. When we ask, "How do we motivate kids?" we reveal a nonconscious belief that motivation comes from the outside. It doesn't.
View ArticleParenting 101: “Everyone is Doing the Best They Can”
Hey parents, do you want to play the role of enforcer or teacher? Remembering that your child is doing the best they know how to do will help you remain calm and avoid unnecessary stress.
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Can Sabermetrics Help Improve Education?
Last month, the New York City Department of Education released report cards for public high schools featuring a new statistic: college readiness. This measure quantifies the number of high school...
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Creating an Inspiring & Engaging Classroom
What to look for in this infographic Goals are necessary but not sufficient to create an inspiring classroom. Sure, goals are essential. Teachers need to know where they want to go in order to select...
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Homework: Too Much of a Bad Thing?
A recent article shined a spotlight on the growing role that organized athletics and sports training play in the lives of many children and their parents. But the overstressing of kids isn’t limited to...
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Educational Causes of the Rich and Famous
Begin with “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” and add a liberal amount of “To whom much is given, much is expected.” Add a pinch of “Pay It Forward.” Season with grassroots momentum to taste,...
View ArticleIf You Think Teachers Are Overpaid…Just Wait!
“When it seems too good You know it might be untrue.” Untrue Dinosaur Feathers Secretary of Education Arne Duncan addressed the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards on Friday, July 29...
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Is My Kid’s “English Major” Code for “Future Cater Waiter?”
Hey Mom and Dad. I’ve got something to say. It’s not going to come as a shock, as I’m sure you’ve suspected this was true of me for some time. So I’m just gonna come out and say it, and I can only...
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Creating an Inspiring & Engaging Classroom
What to look for in this infographic Goals are necessary but not sufficient to create an inspiring classroom. Sure, goals are essential. Teachers need to know where they want to go in order to select...
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Giving Kids What They Need
The holiday season is upon us and kids everywhere are telling parents what they want. For a moment, let’s focus on what your kids truly need to be happy. It won’t cost you a dime. It only requires...
View ArticleHomework: Too Much of a Bad Thing?
A recent article shined a spotlight on the growing role that organized athletics and sports training play in the lives of many children and their parents. But the overstressing of kids isn’t limited to...
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“5 Strategies to Engage & Inspire” Webinar: Follow-Up Q&A
I received a number of e-mails with questions and comments after my January 9 webinar “5 Strategies to Engage & Inspire Kids to Work Harder in School.” I’d like to take this opportunity to answer...
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