Education Reform Central

All is STILL not well in Georgia educationBack at the beginning of April, I told you about the threat of de-accreditation that Clayton County, Georgia Public Schools faced. The deadline has passed and the county got a new Superintendent of Education (one of the prerequisites for continuing accreditation). Now, the new folks in Clayton County, and throughout the great state of ... Read More

Teen's Suicide Note Experts in Teen Suicide and Suicide Prevention tell us that more than 80% of teens warn people before they make an attempt or successfully take their lives. As I conclude this series on Teen Suicide, I want to recap a few things and give you some resources and helplines for getting help if you suspect a problem. Remember, the ... Read More

The New York Times had a powerful story about "cyberbullies". Just in case you haven't heard the phrase before, let me explain that cyberbullies are people who use the internet and online chat rooms to stalk, threaten and abuse people. In my opinion, cyberbullies are even more cowardly than traditional schoolyard bullies, because they hide behind their monitors to ... Read More

Learn How to PREVENT Teen Suicide Today I want to share some warning signs that a teen is seriously considering a suicide attempt and some tools and techniques you can use to prevent teen suicides. An important first step in prevention is to become aware of what to look for. Recognizing Teen Suicidal Behavior While any of the following behaviors alone may not ... Read More

You've been reading about some pretty somber topics here recently, so I thought I'd share a video that made me laugh out loud again and again. Hope you enjoy! Engineers and Cats NEXT POST: Preventing Teen Suicide" Brennan The Kingsland Plan Save Our Schools ... Read More

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Who & What to Look For There are several risk factors for teen suicide. Parents and everyone need to familiarize themselves with them. Aggressive behavior Disruptive behavior Substance abuse (any type) Family history of suicide, mental disorders and/or substance abuse Abuse (mental, emotional, physical or sexual) and violence Mental, emotional or physical disorders (feeling different) The #1 Cause - Depression These factors can impact the tumultuous feelings experienced by ... Read More

Teen Suicide: How many? Who is at Risk? Did you know that teen suicide is the THIRD leading cause of death among teenagers? Even more, it is the SECOND leading cause of death among college students! And statistics show that for every suicide that is actually accomplished, at least 25, and perhaps as many as 100, were attempted! In this series, ... Read More

Suicide: Third Leading Cause of Teen Deaths Because of the wonderful response I got to my series during April on Autism, I want to share information with you about another major issue with our children. It's already May, so there is very little likelihood that public schools will get straightened-out in the next 30 days. However, summer is coming and that means ... Read More

How it used to be! This little story has been going around the internet and has appeared in several newspapers. But just in case you missed it (as I had), I'd like to share it with you. It is kinda cute to us ole' timers, but there is a powerful message here as well. I snagged this copy of the story ... Read More