By Alexandra Pannoni |
Social media isn’t just a fad for high schoolers, it’s second nature.
But some adults say that teens’ social media use could affect their futures.
"I am all too aware of the danger of social media," Laurie Weingarten, a mom of two teenagers and an independent college counselor, told U.S. News ...
By Alexandra Pannoni |
For high schoolers who are struggling academically, a private tutor might be able to provide the extra one-on-one help that a student needs to succeed.
"I think tutoring can be a fantastic supplement to the efforts that a student is already putting in at school," says Ross Wolfson, the school ...
By Alexandra Pannoni |
Once a child reaches high school, some parents don’t see the point of attending parent-teacher conferences.
"I’m not sure if it’s just the kids are kind of to the point where they are more self-sufficient and independent – so parents don’t necessarily think they need to – but I think ...
By Alexandra Pannoni |
Citizenship, leadership, character and community service are the core tenets of high school Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps programs.
"JROTC is based on leadership," says Shelbi Davis, 18, a senior at Smith-Cotton High School in Sedalia, Missouri. "It just helps you work with others and be ...
By Alexandra Pannoni |
The hours between 3-7 p.m. can be risky for many high school students, as they are often alone and unsupervised.
Violent juvenile crimes occur most frequently in the hours immediately following the end of school on school days, according to federal data.
After-school programs – long an ...
By Alexandra Pannoni |
It sounds almost too good to be true: a way for high school students to learn from others around the world, guided by teachers in their classrooms.
But high school teachers who supplement their instruction with a massive open online course – popularly known as a MOOC – have found a way to do ...
By Alexandra Pannoni |
For teens who desire a unique learning experience, a vocational high school program may be a good fit.
In vocational high school programs – which are also known as career and technical education programs – students study a skill or trade, such as engineering or plumbing, in addition to ...
By Alexandra Pannoni |
Earlier this month, school officials at a high school in New Jersey canceled the remainder of the season for its championship-winning football team following allegations of hazing.
Upperclassmen on the football team at Sayreville War Memorial High School in Parlin, New Jersey, have been accused ...
By Alexandra Pannoni |
For busy high school teachers, taking the time to properly vet a new educational tech tool can be a challenge.
"There is so much out there, they are overwhelmed," says Laura Coulter, a technology learning coach at Westwood High School in South Carolina. "They don’t even have time to figure out ...
By Alexandra Pannoni |
Homelessness among public school students is at an all-time high, and teens without a home face unique challenges.
Some teens are homeless with their families. But others are on their own, simply trying to get through life without anyone looking out for their well-being, says Barbara Duffield,
