Bernie Hoffman– Being Proactive to keep you Safe and Avoid Litigation  A Tip for Avoiding Poor Decisions (Best Practice) Make certain that you have “reasonable suspicion” before you take action that you are certain will be questioned or challenged. Note that schools and the administrative/staff work under the umbrella … Continue Reading →

Rights vs Privileges Educators must be very careful not to confuse rights of students with privileges that students may earn, enjoy, or be given. Examples               A tenth grade student has the right to take English 10. It is not a right but a privilege for that student to apply … Continue Reading →

  If you have a few extra minutes, search for an online video with the keywords Allen Iverson and practice. In 2002, Philadelphia guard Allen Iverson addressed a room of reporters after a lackluster playoff performance. Many were critical of his obvious lackadaisical attitude and his general lack of intensity … Continue Reading →

  Danielson Framework: The Evaluation Problem As the Danielson Framework continues to serve as a model for teaching evaluations across the country, great teachers are involved in an interesting conversation. Most seem to agree that one of the benefits of the Danielson Framework as a model for evaluation is that it … Continue Reading →

  What can be more important than creating a safe environment for our children?   There are many components that make up a proactive approach to school safety and different levels at which school districts currently find themselves.  If you are a Superintendent or Administrator it is your obligation to assess … Continue Reading →

  Since reading Sean Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens during grad school, the 7 habits have been inspirational to me. The book gave me ideas for several classroom lessons for students ages K-12. Although my teen years are long gone, the book’s key points and stories stuck … Continue Reading →

At the November 6, Event “How Prepared are Students for the World After High School”   there was a discussion and reaction to a survey that reported 80% of college students indicated that they would have worked harder in high school had they known what the expectations of college would be. Scott Seltzer, … Continue Reading →

Author: Len Rich, Director Lawrence County Career and Technical School I have read a number of articles in the local paper regarding the rising college debt of recent graduates.  A few facts: Pennsylvania ranks 3rd in the USA for per student debt. On average, each college student will graduate owing … Continue Reading →

In a recent editorial by Walter Williams he listed some alarming statistics that are occurring in our schools. The Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Statistics and the Department of Education’s National Center for Educational Statistics show that in 2012, there were about 749,200 violent acts on students. In the 2011-12 academic … Continue Reading →

This is one of those special teaching moments. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Best wishes for the successful start of another school year to all students, parents and teachers. Click on the title to view the video. https://youtu.be/GTgq_XYmn_4