I was talking recently with Jim Vidak, retiring Superintendent of Schools for Tulare County in California. I did a couple of morale-boosters as an education keynote speaker for the district and staff he’s led so well for so many years. Afterwards, Mr. Vidak told me a story that boosted my own morale.

A veteran Nebraska teacher talks with Tim Clue following Tim’s keynote speech for educators at the recent PBIS conference in Lincoln, NE.

Learn how Tim’s educational presentations help teach the skills and concepts of improv and give kids the tools they need to connect, collaborate, and communicate meaningfully with others throughout their lives.

Scientists have worked out why flamingos stand on one leg. I’m glad there’s finally headway in this matter. You should brace yourself for the reason…

You might be a nurse if ... At home, you have a random collection of badges, lanyards, and miscellaneous medical supplies and are unsure why you don’t throw them away.

There is only one thing that proves to be more expensive than education in life: the lack of it. We need to consider how every child has equal access to finding his or her passion, play and purpose.