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Surprising Facts About How Boys are Treated in School

The issue of boys vs girls in school. Statistically speaking, there are more boy geniuses than there are girl geniuses; if this true, then why is there a major disparity in achievement between boys vs girls in school? The problem occurs across all grade levels from elementary to high school. There are more girls as the presidents of school organizations, more girls enrolled in advanced [...]

A Little Push Goes a Long Way

Knowing when and how much to push is the difference between success and failure. Cycling in San Francisco is a joy and challenge. The hills are the challenge. The joy – the many shops along the way. Bad habits are hard to break. How can anyone resist shopping? Even when riding your bike. It’s the last leg of the trip. Bags are strapped [...]

Ways to Welcome New Classified Staff

Districts welcome new students and certificated staff. Resources are available for beginning teachers. Incoming students face challenges and receive support. What about other new employees? What about classified staff? Adults encounter difficulty when confronted with new situations. The parent liaison, custodian, clerk, cafeteria worker, social worker, and teacher assistant require support when in new school. Often we do not hear about the challenges classified employees face [...]

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