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Biography – Jim Burns Jim Burns is one of America’s most inspirational educational speakers. His humorous and insightful presentations touch and influence his audiences in an unforgettable way. Best known for his presentations on Bullying, Motivating Disaffected Students, Diffusing Power Struggles, Character Education, and Leadership, Jim has worked as a teacher and administrator since 1977. He is also an accomplished college instructor who teaches graduate level courses in the areas of Cooperative Discipline, Disability Awareness, Brain Compatible Methods in the Classroom, and Teaching and Learning through Multiple Intelligences. Jim connects with participants in his audience in such a unique way that they are able to practically apply his information in both their personal and professional lives.

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Dad I'm so Proud of You
As our children grow older the tables get turned on us as parents and we seek their approval as much as they seek ours. Read
By: James Burns | 27/02/2008 | Parenting
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Are We Afraid of Suicide Bombers or Homicide/suicide School Shooters
School Shootings have become all to common place. The time has come to identify who these shooters are proactively and treat them like acts of terrorism. Read
By: James Burns | 22/02/2008 | Education
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Acceptable Use Of Cell Phones In Schools
Cell phone use in schools has dramatically changed since 911. When I started out as an administrator pagers were forbidden in school because they were associated with drug trafficking. If a student didn't want to turn over their pager it was considered a fourth degree disorderly conduct offense, and the... Read
By: James Burns | 31/01/2008 | Education
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Holidays And Blended Families - How Do I Make It Work?
No I'm not remarried. Based upon my past history I may never get married again. That is not a knock on my Judy who is the most wonderful, beautiful, understanding and compassionate women I have ever been with. Both of us have children who we love like there is no... Read
By: James Burns | 10/01/2008 | Home and Family
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Good Grades Are Nice - But, Mastery Is Better
When I was growing up, there was nothing better than bringing home a report card that had good grades on it. Oh, I wasn't a straight A student, but I got my share of A's and B's. I also got my share of C's and D's. I guess I was... Read
By: James Burns | 20/12/2007 | Education
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Bullying An Historical Perspecitve Is History Repeating Itself?
A Government backed study funded by the Department for Education and Skills located in the United Kingdom has revealed that schools are dropping the Holocaust from history lessons to avoid offending Muslim pupils. The study found that some teachers are reluctant to cover the atrocity for fear of upsetting students... Read
By: James Burns | 15/11/2007 | Self Help
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The Medicalizing Of Education
I don't think that there is anyone in society today that doesn't take medication for something - high blood pressure, diabetes, prostate problems, thyroid dysfunction, ulcers, or depression just to name a few. For sure, medication is something that is needed by many just to stay alive. Children have always needed... Read
By: James Burns | 04/11/2007 | Education
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Will the Real Parent Please Stand Up
Parenting is difficult to say the least. Children look for leadership all the time. When they don't receive it it can have a life long consequence. Read
By: James Burns | 02/11/2007 | Education
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Can You Handle The Truth
One of the things that I've noticed today in society is that everyone has a problem with the truth. I don't mean we walk around lying all the time, but we are always afraid of hurting someone's feelings or becoming entangled in some sort of confrontation with the person we... Read
By: James Burns | 01/11/2007 | Education
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Bare Feet And White Flour
Have you ever wondered why your parents did some of the things that they did. I always wonder. My dad had so many regimented activities that I thought he had a screw lose or something. I'm only going to talk about two here because there are too many to put... Read
By: James Burns | 03/10/2007 | Health