September 24, 2011
Meeting Promotion and Publicity Checklist
By Shawn Hanks
CEO
Review previous years' promotional budgets
Determine objectives and scope of program
Determine audience(s): membership, potential exhibitors, an industry or trade, general...
September 21, 2011
Making Sense: Hang Together or Hang Alone
There's one sure way for Republicans and conservatives to lose the 2012 presidential election -- split over who their presidential nominee will be, and fail to go all-out...
September 20, 2011
Motivational Speaker Word Art: One More Thing, One More Time
Josh Sundquist is a bestselling author and Paralympian who gives speeches that inspire organizations and individuals to adopt his ski racing motto, 1MT1MT (one...
September 15, 2011
Reactions to AP article: Many US schools adding iPads, trimming textbooks...
By Ryan Giffen
Vice President
David Warlick and Dr. Jason Ohler: Both experts in Education Technology and 21st Century Skills... yet their responses below are VERY different.
Many US schools adding...
September 14, 2011
Huffington Post: Powerhouse Principal Dr. Steve Perry Shares His Thoughts
Article from Huffington Post by Earl Martin Phalen: CEO, Reach Out and Read & Founder, Summer Advantage USA
Dr. Steve Perry is the founder of the phenomenal Capital...
September 07, 2011
Consider This: Realistic Optimist
I am the eternal optimist; just ask my wife Ann. She will tell you I can watch a movie that is really bad and the whole time I am thinking it will get better, the plot will...
September 01, 2011
Magic Johnson pleads for Jay Vincent
DETROIT -- Former NBA star Magic Johnson is asking a judge for "mercy" and no prison time for college teammate Jay Vincent, who is facing years behind bars for fraud.
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August 31, 2011
Reactions to NYTimes Article on Bullying in New Jersey Schools...
By Ryan Giffen
Vice President
Guy Doud, Sally Northway Ogden, and Stacey Dewitt have a few things to say about the recent legislation passed in NJ...
NY Times: Bullying Law Puts New Jersey Schools on...
August 30, 2011
Guy Doud, National Teacher of the Year Spotlight on "Moulder of Dreams"
By Guy Doud
National Teacher of the Year and Best Selling Author
Guy Doud, recipient of the National Teacher of the Year award, recounts his childhood school experiences and how they helped shape his teaching career and passion for reaching...
August 24, 2011
The 'I Can' Lady cheers on local teachers!
By Robin Aaron
With a name like Mamie and a barrel full of jokes and good humor, how could a person not cheer on local educators? The multi-district gathering of school faculty...
August 24, 2011
Univ. of GA Coach Uses "The Energy Bus" to Motivate Team
Below is a recent article from Online Athens on how University of Georgia head football coach Mark Richt is using Jon Gordon's The Energy Bus to motivate his team.
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August 23, 2011
Scott MacIntyre Gets Married
Congratulations to Scott MacIntyre who recently married his girlfriend Christina Teich in Scottsdale, Arizona. To read an in depth article on the wedding from People Magazine,...
