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Seniors announce college, military plans
College and military-bound students from Effingham County and South Effingham high schools were recently recognized.The students are going to more than 60
How to Support Children of Military Families
The demographics of American classrooms are changing and one of the biggest changes is the increased presence of students attached to military personnel in every school district across the nation. Most families with a military affiliation do not live on military installations. Instead, they live in local communities and their children are usually enrolled in neighborhood schools<br>There are almost 1.4 million children in the U.S…
Do Not Leave Your IEP at Home when You Leave for College
Working with children and adolescents I have had many parents ask about 504 plans and Individual Educational Plans (IEP). Parents tend to focus on the assistance their child may need in elementary …
Students: How Can You Stand Strong for Your Faith in College?
What steps can students take to thrive in their faith during college? Sean offers six critical steps from his experience and research.
How Well Are Schools Supporting Military Children With Special Needs? (Video)
Any parent whose child has special needs can find navigating a school system challenging. But that stress is compounded for military families, who move repeatedly among schools that may offer different services.
Senior Moments: Looking into my teacup and finding a daydream
I was happy to encounter an idea that got me daydreaming again.
5 Crucial Lessons Military Brats Learn Early In Life
Five things you learn growing up as a military brat.
For second-graders, writing becomes real with senior pen pals
The program has two goals: creating a more authentic writing experience for her students and establishing a connection with those outside of the school.
5 Steps for Seniors to Take Before Leaving High School
For many HS seniors, it’s all over except the part where you get to throw your caps in the air at graduation. Here's a few last-minute tasks before you leave.
Senior Moments: The only thing worse than getting a shot? Giving one
There’s nothing more difficult than someone telling you a task will be easy.
Are There IEPs and 504 Plans in College?
If your teen has an IEP or a 504 plan, will those accommodations be available in college? An expert explains.
21 Things Every Senior Should Do Before They Leave High School
CollabFinder Wants To Make Hackathons A Part Of College Life
A growing list of schools are turning to the “serendipity engine” to help students find cross-discipline collaborators for passion projects.
Back to school ideas for preschool thru college
Student’s Nonprofit Helps Promote Peace Two years ago, when Jackie Brenner was 16, she was struggling to recover from a difficult knee surgery and to deal with her mother’s fight with breast cancer. Her life was full of stress. She started researching meditation, yoga and nutrition, and she incorporated what she found into her daily …
8 Things Your College-Bound Kid Desperately Wants to Hear from You
25 Things We Really Wish We'd Known Before We Started College
School started a month ago, and for a lot of freshmen, high school was a breeze, so college couldn’t possibly be that bad, right?Well, the past month has probably taught them the error of their ways. We're sure you're not among them, but just in case... You’ll be surprised by how many life skills you’ve never had to think about before come into play in college. And it’s always a good idea to be ahead of the curve and identify these skills ahead…
Are You Overheating This Summer? Here Are Four Summer Safety Tips for Seniors
Summer is the season for backyard barbecues, picnics, family reunions, and more, but the summer sun can also bring dangers, such as sunstroke and dehydration.
This Couple Proves Why Military Families Are Made for Fostering Children
"Some days are hard, and some days I feel like I'm losing my mind. But I wouldn’t change it."
7 Things You Need to Do the Summer Before College
Your fam might annoy you to death now, but trust us, you’ll miss them when you’re away!
The College Counselor Who Left His Own Children Alone
When it comes to dealing with the key moments of my daughter’s life, I’ve always had my hands full. The first one came when she was not even two years old. She decided it was time to climb up on th…
