From our guest contributor, Dr. Michele Borba Studies show that active bystanders can do far more than just watch. In fact, student bystanders may be our last, best hope in reducing bullying. Active student bystanders can: ~ Reduce the audience
In the words of one teary-eyed parent, “Lakewood is the happiest place on earth I think.” Staff have invested time and resources in developing character traits in their students that will last a lifetime. Moreover, students have the opportunity to
The holiday season is often filled with gift-giving, hot chocolate and twinkling lights. Those things are all a beautiful and wonderful part of the holiday, but this time of year is truly about selflessness, kindness and compassion. What we do
As we gather around those who are most important to us this holiday season, we should keep in mind the Six Pillars of Character. Each Pillar can offer a new way to spread holiday cheer and joy to friends, family,
From out guest contributor, Dr. Michele Borba. Here are nine ways to stretch kids’ risk-taking muscles in our bubble-wrapped world, so they can face adversity and do the right thing: 1. Model courage. Kids who watch their parents stick their necks
At 19, Jordan George has already impacted hundreds of lives. Described as, “trustworthy,” “caring,” “terrific,” “a leader,” “outstanding,” “dedicated,” and “a great example of how youth philanthropy and service learning can make great leaders in our community.” Jordan has created
Ray Cole is President & Chief Operating Officer of Citadel Communications Company. An Iowa native from Kingsley, Ray attended Briar Cliff College (now Briar Cliff University) where he graduated with honors. While at Briar Cliff, Ray completed an internship at
“Talent sets the floor, character sets the ceiling.” – Bill Belichick As a society, we tend to put far too much emphasis on natural talent. We watch great athletes, or listen to world-class singers and marvel at their gifts, but
At Lynnville-Sully playing and living “above the line” isn’t just a motto, it’s a commitment. Each season, players, managers, and coaches participate in a “signing-day” event, where each member of the team signs an agreement to uphold the high standards
From guest contributor, Dr. Michele Borba Researchers have always recognized the benefits of kids learning to work together to solve their problems. After all, using problem-solving skills is one of the best ways to help kids and teens curb playground