Issues
Commentary on events and issues affecting the private K-12 education scene.
Bullying Is One Cause Of School Violence
Bullying is one of the underlying causes of violence in our schools. I recall my own personal experience with a childhood bully who went on to be a white collar criminal. I list several things we can do to control bullying.
Bullying is one of the underlying causes of violence in our schools. I recall my own personal experience with a childhood bully who went on to be a white collar criminal. I list several things we can do to control bullying.
3 Reasons Why Students Cheat
Cheating is rampant in our high schools and colleges. To understand the issue, the root causes and the solutions we explore cheating from top to bottom in this five part feature. Gary Niels, the author of a high acclaimed paper on cheating and Head of Winston Thurston School in Pittsburgh, weighs in with his views on the subject. Pay attention to this issue. It's not going away.
Cheating is rampant in our high schools and colleges. To understand the issue, the root causes and the solutions we explore cheating from top to bottom in this five part feature. Gary Niels, the author of a high acclaimed paper on cheating and Head of Winston Thurston School in Pittsburgh, weighs in with his views on the subject. Pay attention to this issue. It's not going away.
Cheating Behavior - An Interview With Gary Niels
Gary Niels is Head of Winston Thurston School in Pittsburgh and the author of a very useful paper on cheating entitled Academic Practices, School Culture and Cheating Behavior. I am grateful to him for answering my questions. This is Part One of the interview with Mr. Niels.
Gary Niels is Head of Winston Thurston School in Pittsburgh and the author of a very useful paper on cheating entitled Academic Practices, School Culture and Cheating Behavior. I am grateful to him for answering my questions. This is Part One of the interview with Mr. Niels.
5 Ways To Help Children Cope With Disaster-
The earthquakes, tsunamis and fires defy understanding by adults. We can only imagine how unsettling these events are to children. Here are some ways to help children cope with disaster.
The earthquakes, tsunamis and fires defy understanding by adults. We can only imagine how unsettling these events are to children. Here are some ways to help children cope with disaster.
2 Reasons For Outlawing Corporal Punishment -
There are still states which permit beating in their schools. Is it a question of spare the rod and spoil the child? or spare the rod and break the cycle? Why does a highly developed country like the United States still permit corporal punishment in its schools? Are racist attitudes the reason? Are Christian fundamentalists to blame? Examine the facts and decide for yourself.
There are still states which permit beating in their schools. Is it a question of spare the rod and spoil the child? or spare the rod and break the cycle? Why does a highly developed country like the United States still permit corporal punishment in its schools? Are racist attitudes the reason? Are Christian fundamentalists to blame? Examine the facts and decide for yourself.
Should Beating Be Banned?
There are still twenty-two states which permit beating in their schools. Let's take a look at this issue which has far reaching effects. Corporal punishment is not just a school issue involving students, but is a societal issue involving families and cultures.
There are still twenty-two states which permit beating in their schools. Let's take a look at this issue which has far reaching effects. Corporal punishment is not just a school issue involving students, but is a societal issue involving families and cultures.
The Facts About Corporal Punishment - Interview With Jordan Riak
Jordan Riak is the Executive Director of Project NoSpank, an organization which is dedicated to the eradication of corporal punishment in our schools. I am grateful to him for answering my questions.
Jordan Riak is the Executive Director of Project NoSpank, an organization which is dedicated to the eradication of corporal punishment in our schools. I am grateful to him for answering my questions.
AP and IB - An Overview
Advanced Placement courses offer students the opportunity to explore subjects in greater depth than normal course offerings. Most universities recognize a high score in AP exams as the equivalent of first year college course work. Schools which offer the International Baccalaureate follow a rigorous program of studies which leads to a diploma internationally recognized.
Advanced Placement courses offer students the opportunity to explore subjects in greater depth than normal course offerings. Most universities recognize a high score in AP exams as the equivalent of first year college course work. Schools which offer the International Baccalaureate follow a rigorous program of studies which leads to a diploma internationally recognized.
Is Hazing A Tradition Or An Illegal Activity?
Hazing used to be considered a harmless tradition or rite of passage. It has largely been banned in most private schools and is illegal in many states.
Hazing used to be considered a harmless tradition or rite of passage. It has largely been banned in most private schools and is illegal in many states.
Has The Investment In Technology Been Worth It?
We pay plenty for educational technology. We demand that our schools have wireless and all the latest technological marvels. Has the investment paid off?
We pay plenty for educational technology. We demand that our schools have wireless and all the latest technological marvels. Has the investment paid off?
Should Cell Phones Be Allowed In School?
New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Green banned cell phone use in 1988. That was pre 9/11. In April 2006 Mayor Michael Bloomberg ordered that the ban on cellphones be enforced. Public school parents are outraged and several are suing. On the other hand most private schools permit cell phones. Why? What's going on here anyway?
New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Green banned cell phone use in 1988. That was pre 9/11. In April 2006 Mayor Michael Bloomberg ordered that the ban on cellphones be enforced. Public school parents are outraged and several are suing. On the other hand most private schools permit cell phones. Why? What's going on here anyway?
Do Private School Students Have Any Rights?
Don't assume that you have any rights when you attend a private school. Why? Because you are covered by contract law, not the constitution.
Don't assume that you have any rights when you attend a private school. Why? Because you are covered by contract law, not the constitution.
Teaching Teens To Cope With Substance Abuse
Most schools have strict zero tolerance policies regarding substance abuse. Make sure your teen understands the consequences if he breaks the rules.
Most schools have strict zero tolerance policies regarding substance abuse. Make sure your teen understands the consequences if he breaks the rules.
What Two Schools Are Doing About Substance Abuse
Taking a proactive approach to substance abuse is a responsible way in which to deal with a very common problem. Pretending that it doesn't exist or that it will go away by itself is inviting disaster.
Taking a proactive approach to substance abuse is a responsible way in which to deal with a very common problem. Pretending that it doesn't exist or that it will go away by itself is inviting disaster.
Teen Suicide Can Be Prevented
Teen suicide is a leading cause of death among young people. Find out how parents and school must work together to prevent teenagers from taking their lives.
Teen suicide is a leading cause of death among young people. Find out how parents and school must work together to prevent teenagers from taking their lives.
Depression Is A Leading Cause Of Teen Suicide
Depression is a leading cause of teen suicide. Fortunately, depression is treatable. Suicide is preventable.
Depression is a leading cause of teen suicide. Fortunately, depression is treatable. Suicide is preventable.
Terrorism - What Children Need To Know
Children can't comprehend war and terrorism or disasters. Yet they are exposed to it daily on television. Take time to discuss these phenomena and all their consequences with your young people. They need to understand what is going on in the world today.
Children can't comprehend war and terrorism or disasters. Yet they are exposed to it daily on television. Take time to discuss these phenomena and all their consequences with your young people. They need to understand what is going on in the world today.
The Hazing Reader
Hazing clothes itself in the mantle of tradition and claims respectability as a result. Hank Nuwer seeks to expose hazing for what it is, namely, abuse. The Hazing Reader is a scholarly dissertation, well annotated and well written. It needs to be required reading anybody involved in education at the high school and college level.
Hazing clothes itself in the mantle of tradition and claims respectability as a result. Hank Nuwer seeks to expose hazing for what it is, namely, abuse. The Hazing Reader is a scholarly dissertation, well annotated and well written. It needs to be required reading anybody involved in education at the high school and college level.