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Pepperz Mind: Think Big, Change The World: 5 Best New Year’s Resolutions

  “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” — C.S. Lewis

 
Find out more about André Pimenta TNCP guest writer from Lisbon, Portugal at www.pepperzmind.com.

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Opinion: American Bilingualism

 What does it mean to be bilingual? Simply defined, it is the ability to use two languages. Some people can speak two languages well, but are more comfortable reading and writing in one. Or one language is spoken at home, or smaller communities, while another is used in all public interactions including school and work. 

 

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PARENT POST: How to Raise a PhD

 

By Dr. Eugene Cain

 
As a father of four sons who now possess eight college degrees, I am often asked: What did you do to accomplish this? Without much thought , I usually respond in this manner:

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NEWS SPOTLIGHT: LPD Placed 12 on Administrative Leave

 Following the critical incident that occurred on December 24, 2015 in the 5900 block of Selfridge Road, 12 members of the Lansing Police Department were placed on Administrative Leave by the Chief of Police. 


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The Story Behind The World’s Largest Collection of Hebron Glass Now Displayed at Saper Galleries

  Roy Saper stands with second and third generations to the elder Hamzeh Natsheh, all involved in the family glassblowing business just as were the many generations of the Natsheh family before them over more than 700 years.

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PARENT POST: Why Parent Involvement In School Is Important and What You Can Do To Help Your Child

  By Rosa Killips, Eastern High School Family & Community Liaison

 
When the parent is involved, students do better, regardless of economic status, ethnic/racial background or the parents’ education level. When parents are involved, students have higher grades, better test scores, and good attendance.  Here is what happens when parents are involved:

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NEWS SPOTLIGHT UPDATE: Man Shot by LPD Allegedly Requested For a Message To Be Sent Out on Social Media Prior to His Death

 In a public post to M. Allen that was shared 131 times on Facebook, man that was shot allegedly leaves last words.  

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