Summer Education Fun

Summertime Learning!

Before I got so ill, I ran a survey on the site to find out what you, my readers, wanted to know more about.
#1 ANSWER: How to help kid’s succeed in school!
Well, now that I’m “back with bells on”, I want to help you make the most of summer vacation

A New Surge of Teen Pregnancy


The Drop Out Rate Debate!

Disagreement Over Drop-Out Rates Among Educators

I’m still feeling very poorly, but today’s topic got me so riled-up that I simply HAD to write a short post. Another school year is over. Nothing is getting straightened out in our schools and now, instead of concentrating on fixing the problems, educator groups

Georgia Education Worsens

All is STILL not well in Georgia education
Back 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 [...]

Teen Suicide: Talking to Your Teen & Getting Help

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

Cyberbullies and Teen Suicide

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

Prevent Teen Suicide

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

Teenage Suicides: Who Is At Risk?

Who & What to Look For

There are several risk factors for teen suicide. Parents and everyone need to familiarize themselves with them.

Teenage Suicides: Learning About the Epidemic

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

Teenage Suicides: An Epidemic

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