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Words can change one's heart. A new heart can move one to change the world. Hi, my name is Ernie Smartt. Sixty plus years of hanging around people on this earth has carved images into my heart that will one day be planted on the pages of life-changing books.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christian: 68 of 296
THESE ARE WHAT HE GAVEA crown of thorns upon His head,The blood fell to the ground.The Pain was hard, He suffered so,But He never made a sound.Three nails that pierced His hands and feet,These scars my eyes still see.He hung upon the rugged crossTo die for you and me.Chorus:A crown, three nails, and a broken heart,These are w... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Elements of a good education: 4 of 16
Some learning is orchestrated. Some learning just happens. As we discuss what elements are needed in order to for learning to take place, we need to take both the orchestrated and spontaneous into consideration. These two are intertwined throughout our lives, giving us an environment that determines the level of our education... More..
Education > Primary School (Other) What ever happened to Trapper Keepers?: 2 of 8
"Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives." William A. FosterThe term "Trapper Keeper," brings back memories that are both priceless and meaningless at the same time. For those who w... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Federal testing as a gauge for our students and teachers: 1 of 4
If we compare the ways teachers and students have been evaluated, we might be able to determine what works best. This will require an open mind because change, or returning to the basics is not easy.Lets take a journey back in time to see just how our teachers and students were evaluated in the 50's or so. In most regular cla... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips The importance of safety in keep fit programs: 1 of 4
Think Safe When You Think ExerciseMaintaining your physical fitness requires paying attention to exercise safety. It is easy to get caught up in the exercises that keep us fit, and forget about some of the necessary safety measures that helped get us to that point.STRETCHING:Stretching exercises are a must. From the very begi... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Exercise for the older person: 5 of 19
By the time a man finds the greener pastures, he can't seem to climb the fence.A touch of wisdom with a dash of humor is good for the heart, and won't hurt the mind either. Here is a thought to consider about staying healthy. "Much more important than adding years to your life is adding life to your years." (Unknown) Once a m... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Is competition in school helpful or harmful to the students?: 25 of 94
Competition MotivatesYou lose! Competition usually produces one or more "losers." By it's nature, competition does have a negative side. If handled well, even the negative results of competition can be a positive.I propose a new way to promote competition for our students. Well, maybe it is not a new way, but it is not a meth... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators How to motivate and keep teachers happy: 5 of 18
"The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires." (William Arthur Ward)Administrators in the education profession are not any different from administrators in business and other organizations. They are all in positions of responsibility. They have to answer... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: How a mentor enriched my life: 2 of 7
What determines if you are a mentor or not? Of course, you may be a mentor intentionally in practice, but the person with whom you are working may or may not see you as a mentor. I would like to point out that if a person is a mentor, it is more determined from the mentee's perspective than from the mentor's perspective. Anyo... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Effective professional development: 2 of 7
There are several factors that will determine just how effective a professional development program is in our education system. If the attendees in a seminar are teachers , the training must be relevant to what teachers do in the classroom, or how they plan. While some repetition is needed as a refresher, most of the training... More..