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Why Teachers Should Not “Friend” Their Students on Facebook
To friend the teacher or not to friend the teacher, that is the question. The school year is right around the corner and the safety of all children is on the forefront of our minds. We think its time for all parents to think about boundaries between students and their teachers.
Middle School ESY for Autistic Students
ESY stands for Extended School Year, which you can think of as "summer school." For our kids, especially my OT-needy son, it's not the summer school that I remember when I was young. The ESY that my son attends is OT-focused and not for academics. (Our school district does offer a summer program for academically-challenged…
Teens and College Students: Prime Targets for Identity Theft
A recent article warned that young adults aged 18 to 24 are among the last to detect identity theft. Especially at risk are college students, many of whom are away from home for the first time and are now starting to be independent. People in this age group feel entitled to adult treatment but frequently ignore adult responsibilities, such as keeping a close eye on finances.
Nearly Half Of Students Sexually Harassed In School
As the 2012 presidential race is rocked by allegations from several women who claim that GOP hopeful Herman Cain sexually harassed them, a new report from the American Association of University Women found that nearly half of middle and high school students have experienced sexual harassment.
Study Skills: The Lifeline for Students that Starts at Home
When I was a kid, mine was the backpack with the three-week old peanut butter sandwich. My bedroom was a disaster area. My roommate from collage picked me out because mine was the only application with food stains. You get the idea–I was an organizational disaster.