Encouraging Lessons From America's Top Educators
Summer vacation has slipped away and yellow buses are back on the streets, carrying children to schools. Some of the kids will endure classes disinterestedly, longing to hear the bell ring at day's end. Others will get wrapped up in the excitement of studying new subjects, learning with joyful fascination. Perhaps more then anything else, the leadership of their teachers will affect whether the kids love or loathe learning.
If you're like me, then you studied under a wide variety of teachers. Some you recall fondly for their ability to bring subjects to life in a way that captured your attention. Others you have trouble remembering because their listless, droning lectures frequently put you to sleep.
With school back in session, we thought it would be interesting to …
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