by Michele Borba | Mar 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
While in New York last week I was sure to get my hot ticket to the Museum of Modern Art. I had to see for myself the one exhibit that was priceless. No, I wasn’t there to see the works of Picasso, Salvador Dali, Frida Kahlo or even Diego Rivera (which are all on...
by Michele Borba | Mar 15, 2012 | Internet, Online Safety, Parenting, TODAY Show Appearance
Tips I shared on the TODAY show to help parents monitor their kids online behavior to boost Internet safety and curb inappropriate online activity Kid Internet access is now everywhere–from laptops, to television screens, to cell phones and Ipods. In the past...
by Michele Borba | Mar 11, 2012 | Internet, School Success and Learning
Did you know that over one billion children in the world never will receive an education—walk in a classroom door—learn their ABC’s or even basic counting and math skills–unless something drastic is done to improve their lives? We know that the best hope for...
by Michele Borba | Feb 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
In wake of recent scandals we educators need to tune in closer to ensure children’s safety A guest post by Edward F. Dragan “In my kindergarten class this morning I saw Frank and Gail leaving the bathroom together. Should I be concerned that something is going...
by Michele Borba | Feb 9, 2012 | Character and Moral Intelligence, Empathy and Kindness
Simple ways to help kids learn the power of giving and and grow into caring individuals It’s no secret that kids learn best by doing. But they’re also keen observers as well as little copycats. I constantly hear from parents that they want their kids to grow up to be...