Monthly Archives: May 2012

Dr. Bryan’s Daily Motivational Moment

Advertisements Thursday May 31, 2012 “We need to take risks. We will only understand the miracle of life fully when we allow the unexpected to happen.” -Paulo Coelho The best things in life are the unexpected blessings that come your … Continue reading

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May 29, 2012…….. A Day at the Polls

Advertisements  The last Tuesday of May is a time for voting in a “primary” to help narrow the field for the General Election in November.  DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT A REPUBLICAN OR A DEMOCRAT, I JUST COULDN’T VOTE AS AN … Continue reading

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Dr. Bryan’s Daily Motivational Moment

Advertisements Wednesday May 30, 2012  “You are as important to your health as it is to you.” -Terri Guillemets  Good health is your most important asset.  Without it there is no enjoyment of life no matter what riches have been … Continue reading

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Advertisements Here are a few education cartoons provided by a fellow blogger. Enjoy the laugh.

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Larry Cuban on School Reform and Classroom Practice

Advertisements A Significant Error That Policymakers Commit As a result of inhabiting a different world than teachers, policymakers make a consequential error. They and a cadre of influentials confuse teacher quality with teaching quality, that is, the personal traits of teachers—dedicated, … Continue reading

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Take a Bow

Advertisements  By Zig Ziglar Several years ago Shinichi Suzuki, a Japanese teacher, developed a method of teaching music which later was adapted to teaching other skills.  The first thing Suzuki did was teach his students how to take a bow.  … Continue reading

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Daily Education Headlines May 29, 2012

Advertisements Texas schools short by 15,000 teachers this year, analysis shows    Texas schools short by 15,000 teachers this year, analysis shows  25 34   

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Dr. Bryan’s Daily Motivational Moment

Advertisements Tuesday May 29, 2012 After Friday’s quote, one of our readers, Nancy F., reminded me of this poem that is great for contemplation and motivation. “If’” by Rudyard Kipling If you can keep your head when all about youAre … Continue reading

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Inspiring Quote for May 25th, 2012

Advertisements    “ Everyone who’s ever taken a shower has an idea. It’s the person who gets out of the shower, dries off and does something about it who makes a difference. ”     ― Nolan Bushnell

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Dr. Bryan’s Daily Motivational Moment

Advertisements  Friday May 25, 2012  Friday Fortune Cookie!  “If” is the middle word in life. -Anonymous  What if you never questioned your ability to achieve any goal?  What if you chose not to listen to those that said you couldn’t? … Continue reading

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