School Discipline Made Easy

Pavlov and Dog Behaviorist Theory has been a major contributor to the sad state of affairs in schools around the world. One of the main reasons for the break down in discipline in schools is behaviorist theory. The principles of  Behaviorist theory espouse developing good self esteem and confidence through positive reinforcement. The actual effects of Behaviorist Theory are more often the opposite. The current bullying problem in schools aro...

Governor Christie Governor Christie’s, the governor of New Jersey, solution to solving the education problem is to call “teachers thugs.” He modified that statement  by saying he was really talking about teacher unions. As it happens so often in the education profession, there is much name calling and transferring of blame for the problems. The people at the bottom rung of the educational totem pole are the easy targets for bl...

This story occurred in the 1990′s. The location was the inner-city of Houston, Texas. Our school was under siege. A few years in the past our school had made National news with the walk-out of the student body. The student body had become aware of the many dragons of the educational system that daily challenged their self esteem and hopes for their future. The walk-out was an attempt to bring attention to very serious problems and to brin...

What a wonderful campaign to win the presidency of the United States. A campaign that created excitement and hope for the less fortunate in the U.S.  Here was a man that understood the trials and tribulations of the working man and the underprivileged masses. A man to take on the lobbyists and corporations that were squeezing the life out of America. Millions and millions of dollars came in from throughout the U.S. from the huddled masses, bec...

A dear friend told me she is taking her children from public schools and putting them in a private school. As a former public school teacher, a number of possible scenarios leaped to the forefront of my thinking. Was the problem bullying, bad teaching, overcrowded classrooms, lack of resources, etc.? No, the school was great. Her children were doing great in school and were learning at a high level. She loved her neighborhood.  The family was m...