As a middle school social studies teacher, one of the very first things I teach my students each year is a unit on culture. Sure, the concept of culture is…
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As a middle school social studies teacher, one of the very first things I teach my students each year is a unit on culture. Sure, the concept of culture is…
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Since long before the Common App, students have been looking to gain an edge in the college admission process. The problem is a simple case of supply and demand: each year…
Students in the 21st Century need opportunities to develop a wide variety of executive function skills to prepare for success. Among these are crucial abilities like collaboration, task management, prioritization, and flexible thinking.…
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Studying over the summer isn’t fun. Sure there are ways to try and make it more exciting with games and engaging multimedia content, but for the most part, students study…
Sean Covey made a big splash in the world of self-help writing with his best-selling 1989 book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Often placed on a pedestal next to other classics like Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People, Covey’s 7 Habits… created a recipe for personal and professional success that has transformed the lives of those who have read and followed its sage, yet practical advice.
The concepts are simple ones, yet can take on powerful meaning with the right perspective.
Covey has followed up on the success of 7 Habits… with a variety of other books built around numbered lists of habits, decisions, and reflections. One of the best of these follow-ups is The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.