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What do you think students need to thrive in school and in life?
Too many students are thinking about dropping out of K12 schools. It can start as early as 3rd or 4th grade. How can we help young people to thrive and know that they can make a valuable contribution
Webinar recorded-Topic- K12 college Bound student Success
This webinar was designed for individual families, schools and community organization's. Dr. Jones was the first person in his family to go to college. Listen to the recording to learn what you can do
Free Study Skills/College Preparation Webinar
Effective study skills are essential for any student who wants to learn and excel within and beyond the classroom. Oftentimes it is not students’ level of motivation but rather their study habit
12 Tips Schools can Share with Parents of College Bound Students
For over 10 million students and parents, time to prepare for college becomes a reality they must confront sometime during their junior or senior year of high school. The parent of a successful
Books Teach Students How to Earn A+ Grades and Parents too
Do you want to improve your student’s academic performance? Did you know that your student can earn A+ grades. The key to a successful school year is having the right books for parents and stude
Amazing Back to School How to Study Tips
The journey back to school is a time when students meet new friends and get adjusted to a new school environment. The adjustment is not limited to K12 students there are changes for college boun
Back to School Shopping Tips That Work For Parents
Shopping for back to school items can be a very costly adventure for most families. It can be difficult when you have a shoe string budget and several students to cloth and to prepare for school
How to Parent's Book that Teaches K12 Students to Excel
Do you know why K12 parent involvement is so important? A student’s parent is the first educator they will ever know. My passion showing parents how to help their child to succeed inspired me to
Study Skills Book Helps College Students Succeed
Do you know why most college students don't succeed? It is due to poor study habits. My passion about helping students to succeed drove me to write the Seven Secrets of How to Study at http://bit
New Education Newletter
There are k12 schools and colleges that are going through a tremendous amount of change. Too many students are dropping out. There are k12 administrators and colleges that do not know what to do about
How to Massively Turn Failing Students Around
Now that the school year is over it time to turn up your preparation for the next school year. There is a saying that insanity is doing what you've always done and expecting different results. Tell ev
15 Creative Summer Job Ideas for K12 Students
There are many benefits to encouraging K12 students to work during the summer. They can learn how to use some of the knowledge they obtained during the school. They benefit from learning what professi
Seven Secrets of How to Study the Bible
The Seven Secrets of How to Study the Bible is a fantastic way to jump start your knowledge of how to live a life that is pleasing to God. Get tips that you can use right away to experience a new and
9 Ways to Reduce Your Student Dropout Rate
Every year school administrators, teachers and parents struggle with students who have decided to drop out of school. In some cities the dropout rate is over fifty percent among high school students.
Is your Student Ready for College
Over this decade, nearly 8 in 10 new jobs will require some post-secondary education or training beyond high school and of the 30 fastest growing occupations, 50% require a college degree. College gra
How to Retool your School for Greatness
How to Retool your School for Greatness Gearing up for innovation in your school is one best ways to retool what you are doing. You must find a way to get everyone in the school involved. Everyone
How to Teach Yourself When you're in College
One of the biggest fears for a college student is running into a class where you must teach yourself in order to succeed. It may be due to a professor’s teaching method, a language barrier or a lack o
First Year Teachers who Defeat Discouragement
The National Education Association, “estimates that one-third of all new teachers leave after three years, and 46 percent are gone within five years.” This is a startling number when one considers th
Radical Ways to Spark K12 Student's College Interest
The best way to prepare a student for college is starting at the beginning of their education. Too many school systems wait until high school to start a college conversation. During the early years s
Keys to Maximizing Your Student's Motivation
One of the biggest challenges for any school is how to keep students motivated. It's challenging to create a school environment where everyone wants to show up every day. There are some key things th
Promises Kept:Raising Black Boys to Succeed in School and Life
The film is the centerpiece of a campaign to assist parents and educators in helping Black boys to close the educational achievement gap. I have written the film's companion book, Promises Kept: Raisi
The Cost of Dropping of High School
Here is an interesting link to a slide show regarding the Cost of Dropping out of High School by http://slidesha.re/1dIskOc
Why #DrsCorner Twitter Chat
I am starting a Twitter chat at #DrsCorner and I will answer your education, career and college questions every Monday evening from 7:00 - 8:00 pm est. Please join the conversation by submitting your
Why Historically Black Colleges and Universities Are Still Important
It is important to acknowledge what Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have contributed to the United States not just during February but all throughout the year. It’s hard to belie
10 Tips to Reduce Your Company’s Health Insurance Costs
For the past 25 years there has been an ongoing debate about the cost of health insurance. Companies have responded by implementing healthy living strategies to overcome the increasing cost of health