This blog will keep you informed regarding issues such as education, politics, current events, faith and news.School shootings are an issue that goes way beyond the walls of school. It is an issue of mental health, parental involvement, home intervention and teaching children appropriate social interaction skills. Children are bombarded by so many inappropriate multimedia images and unrealistic ways to interact or react to situations. They seldom play outside gaining the social skills to navigate through life, but play inside and interact with violent electronic games and view unrealistic television shows that often lack any moral theme. School shootings are a manifestation of many underlying issue that must be addressed or the carnage will continue. The question must be answered; Are we ready to commit, make the change and invest in our children? The answer to that seems bleak as we continue to spend less on education and cut social programs that address the needs of the American people. Knowledge IS Power!
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School Shootings Continue In Spite Of Safety Emphasis
Posted: February 3, 2014 in education, Health, reform, school, school reform, teaching, UncategorizedTags: achievement, education, Health, politics, School Reform, teaching, Welfare
The One Word That Can Destroy All Families
Posted: January 4, 2014 in Christian, education, faith, Health, motivation, teaching, UncategorizedIn your family life don’t become content nor complacent. Knowledge IS Power! Terri D. Goldson
There is one word that can destroy all families and that word is content. C-O-N-T-E-N-T! Content as in comfortable or relaxed.
Being content is our Community’s fundamental flaw. One achievement and we believe we have arrived. One set back and we are no longer willing to make an effort. Whether it’s people, money or jobs we have a tendency to forget good or bad it is just one outcome of one day of what we hope will be a long life.
This shortsightedness leads to contentment. Contentment causes us to treat life as a destination rather than what it truly is – a journey.
Life is not about being content. Life is not static, fixed or unchanging. Life is not about what you undertook yesterday.
Life is about action. Life is about today and how you plan to improve upon tomorrow, if you are blessed with a tomorrow. Life is…
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Motivating Students for Reading Success
Posted: May 2, 2013 in African American, Christian, education, faith, Health, motivation, reform, school, school reform, teaching, UncategorizedTags: achievement, achievement gap, African American, attitude, education, faith, life, motivation, politics, religion, School Reform, teaching
Ansonia reading challenge worth a pie in the face- The New Haven Register – Serving New Haven, Connecticut
By Patricia Villers pvillers@nhregister.com / Twitter: @nhrvalley
The students threw whipped cream pies at Goldson, who donned a hat, sunglasses, a towel and a sheet for the event. And that was a good idea, since Goldson was covered with whipped cream in a matter of seconds. The gym erupted in squeals of laughter and applause as he tried to wipe the whipped cream from his face.
Click here to read the full story: Ansonia reading challenge worth a pie in the face- The New Haven Register – Serving New Haven, Connecticut.
Are you a…. “Game Changer?”
Posted: April 9, 2013 in African American, Christian, education, faith, Health, motivation, politics, poverty, quotes, reform, religion, school, sports, teaching, UncategorizedTags: achievement, achievement gap, African American, attitude, Christ, Christian, church, education, faith, Health, life, Love, motivation, politics, poverty, religion, School Reform, Sports, teaching
Many of us watch or have participated in sports; they are entertaining, fun, exhilarating, competitive and challenging. If you have ever experienced coaching, there is nothing more exciting than seeing your team execute a play in a game situation, exactly as you have diagramed it or practiced over and over again. As a member of a team, there is nothing like working together to win a hard fought competition. Sports are analogous to life; all of us have experienced the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. But lack of persistence and the decision to give up after a defeat, is what separates winners and losers in life. In our day to day struggles we can’t win everything, but we sure can try. Orison Marden tells us that there are the wills, won’ts, and the can’ts. The first accomplish everything, the second oppose everything; the third fail everything. Which one are you….are you a “Game Changer?”
There are moments in competitive sports when the game is tight, seconds are ticking away and the final outcome depends on a decision that can change the course of the game. It could be a specially designed play, an extraordinary performance or a poor decision. Regardless of who or what it is, it’s considered a game changing situation.
God has given us extraordinary talents with the ability to achieve miraculous and unbelievable accomplishments. He is an example and the embodiment of the ultimate game changer and has left us, within His lessons, the blueprint for success. In our daily lives we can change our circumstances and influence others. Author Dennis Kimbro tells us that the world waits and takes notice of exceptional people who can separate themselves from the crowd and do things in a creative and exciting way. The world is searching for and craves aggressive and progressive leaders that identify with success and can show others how to attain it. Those successful leaders that I speak of are “Game Changers.”
To be a game changer there are a number of qualities you must possess but one of them is persistence. Calvin Coolidge once said;
“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.
Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.
Genius will not; unregarded genius is almost a proverb.
Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts.
Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.”
Are you a……”Game Changer?”
You are a…….”Game Changer!”
Terri D. Goldson, Sr.
Just a touch….one moment, can make a difference.
Posted: March 4, 2013 in African American, Christian, education, faith, Health, motivation, politics, poverty, quotes, reform, religion, school, sports, teaching, UncategorizedTags: African American, attitude, Christ, Christian, church, education, faith, Health, life, Love, motivation, politics, poverty, teaching, Welfare
My mother and grandmother told me that just a touch of a particular spice or flavoring can change the taste and texture of a food. They reminded me that good food can change the atmosphere, your attitude, and it can create a feeling of joy. They encouraged me to light up the world.
At a wedding they ran out of wine, Jesus touched the water and it changed to wine…. the party continued.
At a time in need, Jesus shared a meal, fed the multitudes, changed the atmosphere and changed lives.
My chiropractor was explaining how he could make a simple adjustment or manipulation and touch the spine to alleviate pain. He stated that it is amazing how it can help a person walk or move better in a matter of minutes. He helped me believe that any man can have the ability to heal a person in many different ways.
Jesus healed the sick, blind, lepers and the broken; all it took was a touch.
My father and coach told me that all it takes is a positive attitude and a touch of determination to help change the momentum of a game from seemingly insurmountable odds. Just believe in yourself and trust in your ability. They told me to apply it to all situations with consistency.
Against all odds, David slew the giant Goliath and all it took was faith and one stone to change the destiny of a nation.
We all have the ability to change a situation with a touch of kindness and a sprinkle of love. A simple smile can light up a room, a hug and kiss can warm the soul, or a kind word can change a mood and heal a broken heart. Words of encouragement and prayers of hope and faith have the ability to create miracles. It doesn’t take much to change things, just faith the size of a mustard seed and the willingness to reach out.
We all can make a difference!
Elder Terri D. Goldson, Sr.
Obama’s plan: Into preschool, out of poverty
Posted: February 15, 2013 in African American, education, faith, Health, motivation, politics, poverty, reform, school, school reform, teaching, UncategorizedTags: achievement, achievement gap, African American, attitude, early childhood, education, faith, poverty, School Reform, teaching, Welfare
By Jonathan Capehart, The Washington Post
All of this is an investment in the future of this country and striving generations to come.
Read excerpt below.
President Obama went to Georgia to push his State of the Union proposal to work with the states “to make high-quality preschool available to every single child in America.” He cited a statistic from the National Institute for Early Education Research that “fewer than three in 10” 4-year-olds are enrolled in this vital early education program. Just how vital was summed up in three charts from the White House.
(The White House)
One of them I showed you yesterday. At-risk children who don’t go to preschool are 25 percent more likely to drop out of school, 60 percent more likely not to attend college and 70 percent more likely to be arrested for a violent crime. As one Alabama business leader said in a New York Times story today, “The evidence is, if we don’t make this investment and we don’t make it wisely, we’re going to pay for it later.”
Click here Obama’s plan: Into preschool, out of poverty for the full story.
Take a chance, Take Charge!
Posted: February 12, 2013 in African American, Christian, education, faith, Health, motivation, politics, poverty, quotes, reform, religion, teaching, UncategorizedTags: achievement, Afrcan American, attitude, Christian, education, faith, life, Love, motivation, politics, poverty, Welfare
Everyone has the ability to take charge, step up and make things happen. Providing leadership or guidance to others is not exclusive to those who possess a tile of authority. We are brought up to believe that only certain people can be charged with the responsibility of leadership. We are programmed to believe that the captain of the team will show leadership for the entire team, when we know that at any given time an obscure player can rise up and show greatness. We often believe that only the CEO or manager can make sound decisions for the store or the office. Only to realistically know that the idea to change and improve a business practice or increase revenue can be introduced by a veteran or new employee. Fortunately, exclusive leadership and greatness from the top down is a false assumption. God has given us all the innate ability and authority to lead if we so choose to do so. John Maxwell tells us that, “A great leader’s courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position.” We have to learn and know when to take the chance to take charge.
What you think about yourself is much more important than what others think of you.” Marcus Annaeus Seneca
One of the most important examples of leadership comes from within our homes. We learn from our family role models how to navigate through those critical and modest life experiences. It doesn’t matter if it is within the construct of an intact or extended family. How we lead and provide guidance for our children and direct them towards a path of success is critical. Learning the nuances of life can be the difference between triumph and disaster. (‘If ‘by Rudyard Kipling) Leadership through a variety of positive adult examples, actions, deeds and what children see are very powerful. They help to paint a moral visual picture of what is right and wrong. Shared leadership within the family is an important ingredient for success. When we allow all members of the family to take on responsibility it helps to nurture leadership qualities. It also helps to foster decision-making skills, confidence, sound calculated risk taking and a better sense of the world around us.
“Fix your eyes forward on what you can do, not back on what you cannot change.”
Contrary to popular belief, leadership is not always making the right decision, we can learn from our mistakes. And it teaches us how to rebound from our errors, faults, shortcomings and disastrous circumstances. Unfortunately, we often see images and chronic examples of poor decision-making within some families plagued by the grips of poverty. The outcome can lead to a familial cyclical and generational pattern of chronic dependency on welfare, teen pregnancies, drug and alcohol abuse, lack or training and education, drop-out, incarceration, along with under and unemployment. Poor leadership at any level is disastrous, planning and preparing is crucial because failure to plan is a plan for failure. In order for a pattern of unproductive circumstances to reverse someone must step up, take a chance and take charge. Any victim can turn a seemingly lost situation into a victory.
Everyone is gifted, but some people never open their package”
Whether it is making positive well thought-out decisions or improving your personal finances, educational opportunities and future employment circumstances, positive role models and leadership in all venues are important. But if you really want long-term change and an opportunity to reproduce leadership, the home is where the seed of hope is planted and the foundation of success must begin. Don’t be afraid to step out, step up, take a chance and take charge!
