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Parents May Be Teaching Teens to Be Bullies
Tweet Share on Facebook October 10, 2012 CommentWhen Wisconsin news anchor Jennifer Livingston was called fat by a viewer, she got a firsthand taste of the kind of bullying many high school students confront on a daily basis.
More than 20 percent of teens report being the target of name calling, 18 percent say they were the subject of rumors, and 17 percent reported either physical harassment—shoving, tripping, or being spit on—or the threat of violent actions, according to a 2011 report by the U.S. Department of Education.
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3 Tips to Decide if Your Teen Needs Tutoring
Tweet Share on Facebook October 3, 2012 CommentRecent SAT and ACT exam results show most high school graduates aren't ready for college courses, and those that are prepared often feel added pressure not just to achieve, but to excel.
With classroom time as a limited resource, parents are turning to tutors to help keep their high school students either on track or ahead of the pack.
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High Schools Not Meeting STEM Demand
Tweet Share on Facebook October 1, 2012 CommentComputer scientists are in high demand, but only a fraction of U.S. high schools offer advanced training on the subject—and that fraction is shrinking.
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Two High School Teachers May Be Better Than One
Tweet Share on Facebook September 26, 2012 CommentTwo heads are better than one, or so the saying goes. But in a high school classroom, are two teachers better than one?
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Pulling the 'Parent Trigger' on School Reform
Tweet Share on Facebook September 24, 2012 CommentSchool reform is getting the Hollywood treatment this week with the premiere of Won't Back Down, which tells the story of a parent and teacher who join forces to take over a failing public school.
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High School Teachers Put Professional Development Lessons to Work
Tweet Share on Facebook September 19, 2012 CommentWhile students were away at camp, working part-time jobs, or traveling with family and friends this summer, many high school teachers were honing their craft through professional development sessions.
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High School Students Get Swag on Count Day
Tweet Share on Facebook September 10, 2012 CommentOnce a year, Detroit Public Schools pulls out all the stops to get students in their seats.
In 2010, the district enticed students with a total of $20,000 in Target gift cards. The prize for attendance in 2009: a shot to win a laptop, iPod, or 42-inch flat screen TV.
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High Schools Teachers Address Post-9/11 Stereotypes
Tweet Share on Facebook September 5, 2012 CommentSchools across the country will mark the anniversary of the September 11 attacks next week with memorials, moments of silence, and special lesson plans. Teaching high school students about 9/11 and its aftermath is a lofty task, as most students were not old enough to remember and understand the attacks, and many educators will need to wade through the emotions and stereotypes already woven into the narrative.
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'Magic Pen' Helps High School Teachers Dig Deeper Into Math Lessons
Tweet Share on Facebook September 4, 2012 CommentPretend you're a high school student getting your nightly Facebook fix. As you scroll through your news feed, what do you see? Photos, gossip, YouTube videos, and calculus homework.
Wait, what? Homework on Facebook?
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National Political Conventions Offer Teachable Moments for High School Students
Tweet Share on Facebook August 29, 2012 CommentDelegates, politicians, and journalists swarmed Tampa this week for the Republican National Convention. Next week, Democrats will follow suit in Charlotte, N.C.
While the conventions each have their fair share of flair—think balloons, confetti, and after parties—they also deal with some serious business as well.