The law enforcement leaders of Fight Crime: Invest in Kids California are determined to see that dangerous criminals are put behind bars. But those on the front lines in the fight against crime know that America’s anti-crime arsenal contains no weapons more powerful than proven programs that keep kids from committing crimes in the first place. High-quality early education, including preschool programs, helps kids get the right start in life.
Law enforcement leaders have supported high-quality early education as one of the most cost-effective ways to cut crime and reduce state costs for correctional and other social services over the long term. The research is clear that at-risk children who attend high-quality early education are less likely to commit crimes as adults and more likely to complete high school and become competent adults who can support themselves and their families. Researchers have found that, in the long run, quality early education saves as much as $16 for every dollar invested....
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A brief introductory demonstration lesson for Hazel Loring's Reading Made Easy with Blend Phonics in First Grade by Don Potter. Visit www.donpotter.net or www.blendphonics.org to download this free, yet powerful, phonics-first program.
Can you recall what anger in a relationship feels like? Anger is a learned reaction to something negative in a situation, often I would like you to think about what referred to as a trigger. It’s best described as an unbridled horse.
For instance, if you do not take control, it is likely to control you.
I would like you to think about what provokes your anger. Make a list of your specific anger triggers. Now, look at your list and think of additional ways to help deal with stressful situations. This simple exercise will help you to recognize and then admit to your anger.
When you stand up to speak, you have no guarantees that your audience will listen intently to your every word. We all know that behind those "I'm-all-ears" looks, your listeners' minds can wander. Think about how much your mind has wandered during other people's presentations!
You can't gain support, sell ideas, or push a new initiative if people aren't listening. So, it's your job to shatter that fixed facade, grab your listeners' attention, and hold on tight. You have to earn their attention right from the beginning of your talk. Here's how:
Librarians, scholars, and publishers alike are asking questions about how to manage the increasing amount of unverified content (both good and bad) that is now easily available through our computers. We are all drowning in it. The situation poses a particularly challenging problem in the educational arena, where students and scholars need reliable sources of information. Whether today's researchers are doing initial research for a book, working on a doctoral dissertation, or an undergraduate term paper, it's harder and harder to know what sources to consult. Register now to hear our esteemed panel, moderated by Library Journal's Cheryl LaGuardia discuss this crisis of validation in the Google age, and the new roles that Libraries, Publishers and Scholars play in the culture of information overload.
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Do you know exactly what you want in life?
Your purpose and passion?
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In this brand new course, you'll be guided through the entire process of tapping into - and decoding - your personal path to lasting happiness and ultimate success. 39 Sections, 224 Full-Sized Pages.
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