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"A young adult nonfiction book about how Albany High School handles a racist social media incident that incurs lasting and devastating consequences"--
"When a high school student started a private Instagram account that used racist and sexist memes to make his friends laugh, he thought of it as 'edgy' humor. Over time, the edge got sharper. Then a few other kids found out about the account. Pretty soon, everyone knew. Ultimately no one in the small...
2) Slugfest
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"Forced to take Physical Education Equivalency, aka "Slugfest," in summer school so he can maintain his star spot on the JV football team, Yash recruits his fellow PE rejects to train with him and pass this course, an endeavor that turns into a summer he'll never forget"--
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"An inspiring young leader's moving call to action for anyone who seeks to make the world a better place-and the first title from Melinda French Gates's Moment of Lift Books. As the newly appointed minister of education in Sierra Leone, David Moinina Sengeh assumed that the administration he served-not to mention his family and friends-shared his conviction that all girls belong in the classroom."--
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Safety is no accident and affects everyone in every industry. The good news is that accidents are preventable with proper training and safety products. A company's primary objective is to ensure the safety and health of their employees. We’ll learn that most accidents are preventable along with the rules for lifting and climbing and how to prevent slips and falls.
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Every workplace has hazards that could endanger workers. It is important to understand the unique risks in your company so you can develop an effective safety program that minimizes illness and injuries. Examined are safety precautions for a warehouse or industrial setting. Educate everyone in the workplace about safety requirements, materials, and procedures; and, of course, always keep the lines of communication open. We will learn safety precautions...
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Employees have the legal right to perform their job without being subjected to workplace harassment. Sexual harassment occurs whenever unwelcome conduct on the basis of gender affects a person's job. Harassment, whether deliberate or not, is an issue that must be addressed and handled immediately. It can take a serious toll on the victims as well as affect the accused, the coworkers, and the company itself. While we often link sexual harassment to...
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""I am an eighties baby who grew to hate school. I never fully understood why. Until now. Until Bettina Love unapologetically and painstakingly chronicled the last forty years of education 'reform' in this landmark book. I hated school because it warred on me. I hated school because I loved to dream." -Ibram X. Kendi, New York Times bestselling author of How to be an Antiracist In the tradition of Michelle Alexander, an unflinching reckoning with...
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What would happen if your dog were suddenly able to speak? Find out on Martha Speaks! The series follows the adventures of Martha, whose appetite for alphabet soup gives her the power of human speech. Using her newfound abilities, Martha gets jobs, wears disguises, foils bad guys, wins contests, and orders lots of steaks.
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From preschool to higher education and everything in between, Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School focuses on the experiences Black and Brown students face as a direct result of the racism built into schools across the United States. The overarching nonfiction narrative follows author Tiffany Jewell from early elementary school through her time at college, unpacking the history of systemic racism in the American educational system...
10) Business Management & HR Training: Episode 3,Business Management & HR Training Compassion Fatigue
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Compassion Fatigue is a combination of physical, emotional, and spiritual depletion associated with caring for people in significant pain and physical distress. We are proud of the professionals and the volunteers that follow their passion to help the lives of others. We appreciate their serviced and depend on their expertise. And with such responsibility comes rewards for caring and a cost for caring. Caring too much can hurt. We often forget that...
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We all know the term Intelligence Quotient better known as IQ, but there is also Emotional Intelligence which is another kind of smart which effects 58% of your performance, your physical health, your mental health and your relationships. In fact, people with average IQs outperform those with the highest IQs 70% of the time. It is the art of self-awareness, correctly identifying and managing emotions and tendencies to remain calm under pressure and...
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Learn why apathy exists in the workplace. We’ll learn how to deal with apathy in the workplace and how employees can overcome apathy. We all have the right not to know or not to care - but there is a price for being uninformed and disengaged. Accidents often occur when people don't care, simply go through the motions or are detached, unfocused and have a defeatist attitude. Apathetic coworkers want to hide under the radar. Fortunately, there are...
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Ninety per cent of the population complain about their life - but do they take responsibility for why their life is the way it is? Do you make things happen, or do things just happen to you? It is common to avoid responsibility, avoid problem-solving, or avoid looking at ourselves in a truthful way. It is all right not to know all the answers - that's what experience is fo. But taking problems head-on will make you more liberated and aware. We will...
14) Business Management & HR Training: Episode 9,Business Management & HR Training Email Effectiveness
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Email is the preferred choice of communicating for most of us and most of us are overwhelmed by the amount of emails we receive each day. In fact, we spend 13 hours a week or 28% of the workweek managing emails. While milllenials prefer improvised texting for personal use, companies expect professional presentation. No one has time for leisure banter. We will learn why companies expect highly planned professional emails and how clear communication...
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As children, we were taught to distinguish right from wrong and to get the answer right. To be right was so important that, when wrong, our first reactions were to deny it, get defensive, blame others, or internalize it. As adults, it is no wonder why so many people fear making mistakes - even to the point of viewing failure as permanent and success as temporary. Now is the time to etch this phrase into our minds "trial and error learning." We will...
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Learn why we tell lies, the statistics about deception and the cues and clues to spot if someone is being dishonest. Deception is defined as the intentional withholding of information or diliberately misleading information to a participant. We lie. Often for good reason - but we lie. Children can deceive as early as 6 months using fake laughter or pretend crying just to get attention. To maintain healthy relationships, it is a good idea to learn the...
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Get that job! A cover letter can help a job-seeker stand out from the other applicants. In this program you’ll learn the components of a great resume, the importance of editing documents and producing a great cover letter. The cover letter is a sales pitch that sells your unique value and a resume is a marketing document that sells your unique skills and strengths. The objective is to stand-out as a superior candidate and land an interview. As you...
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It takes a very special individual to excel at customer service. The skilled individual is adaptable, articulate, attentive, caring, compassionate, confident, curious, flexible, friendly, goal-oriented, helpful, kind, motivated, patient, persuasive, a problem-solver, and tenacious. Now for those who may not possess every quality, they can be learned and serve you well throughout your career. We will learn the qualities of a great customer service...
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No matter what vehicle it uses, negativity is damaging to the workplace. It may be found in gossip, attitude and general communication. Negativity can lead to distrust within a team and a decrease in employee engagement. It saps energy and diverts attention from productivity and performance. We’ll learn why an employee may act in a negative manner and how to recognize common behavior issues. It teaches how to create a positive attitude and how leaders...
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Creating an agenda and keeping a meeting short and to the point has never been easier. The Agenda template in this project has been specially designed to ensure brevity and organization. The informal minutes capture the essence of the meeting and are meant to provide an outline and brief summary of what was discussed, what decisions were made, and who is responsible for taking action. Templates included. We will learn how to create an effective Agenda,...
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