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Cheese is a heroin-based drug which began invading middle and high schools in 2006. Now, thousands of teens are addicted.

Even though young people are more independent at the middle and high school levels, allergic teens still need special considerations in these settings.

Advantages of blogs in science class include their dynamic ability to be easily updated, integrated in lessons, and effectiveness in teaching and learning support.

The trauma of high school for incoming freshmen can be greatly alleviated by instituting programs that acclimate new students to the senior institution.

This group exercise can take an hour and turn it into an exciting lesson in cooperative writing, creative story telling while taking a look into how short stories work.

Bullying is a serious challenge to Asperger's syndrome children and their parents. Aspie children may have trouble explaining they are being bullied.

With soft drinks gone, the beverage industry is trying to fill the void. The new campaign is to convince elementary and middle school students to buy bottled water.

A practical back to school supply that most every child needs is a lunch box. Before buying lunch boxes, parents should consider safety and quality issues.

NASA's website is full of educational resources but navigating through the myriad choices can be confusing. This article breaks it down and provides highlights.

Students learn persuasive writing, logic, and satire through an essay by Benjamin Franklin.

Parents need to set good habits regarding school in the early years in order to ensure that children will succeed in K-12.

A sample list of the best science trade books for K-12 science education is provided along with links to additional science book resources to support scientific literacy.

Bullying behavior is an important subject to teach. These bullying lesson plans gives tips and techniques on how to deal with bullies both in and out of the classroom.

How clear is the code of cheating to your students? What can you do about it?

The characteristics of principals and headmasters often determine the dynamics of a school community and the academic outcomes of school policies and procedures.

National Novel Writing Month provides free work books and lesson plans to teach creative writing skills to elementary, middle school and high school age students.

An explanation of how to craft a well-written, focused essay for academic purposes, this article covers topic paragraphs, theses, the body, and a conclusion.

Memorial Day lesson plans teach students the history of American wars promote an understanding how patriotism and sacrifice have contributed to US freedom and liberty.

Television is frequently condemned for its useless programming and violent content. However, there is a wealth of entertainment programs on television that have education

Going to college or university and living in a new environment away from home can be a big adjustment, but even more so for the young adult coping with allergies.

Projects in science are provided which take full advantage of Internet resources to help students develop a better understanding of the world in which they live.

A hands-on approach to teaching and learning history; students research historical events and share their findings with classmates and others in their school.

Should cell phones be allowed in school? They could be used for safety reasons but they are also being used for harassment and drug deals.

RediStep was developed to help teachers find learning gaps and to show them the students' readiness for high school and college. Is it really needed?

Middle and high school teachers who provide students with a helpful writing and revising checklist can expect higher quality persuasive essays.

If you're even moderately successful at playwriting, then it's very likely your shows will be cast with various and diverse actors whom you'll never see.

Forensic science is still hot these days, on television and in media reports.There are many nonfiction forensics books that would make great gifts for crime buffs.

Life of Fred brings a fun, friendly approach to mathematics. The series is based on stories and puzzles, rather than rule memorization and endless repetition.

Music, singing, and dancing aren't just fun, fluffy fillers in a foreign language class. Music is a powerful tool for language learning and retention.

Make Earth Day memorable this year for the children with messy nontoxic art activities, simple sewing projects, and environmentally-themed books.

For a principal, promoting student achievement can be tough. A time-tested awards program backed by a popular president could highlight academic talent and hard work.

Puberty, school worries, peer pressure, fashion trends and ads all merge into a struggle for control that tends up becoming a cry for help--an eating disorder.

Writing across the curriculum can be daunting for teachers. There are strategies to assist with planning research paper assignments.

Here's how to locate scholarships and other financial aid for Jewish college and university students.

Many educational staff members are making headlines by getting caught in acts of misconduct. Staff misconduct can include many types of poor behavior.

It isn't easy to get a full-time ESL teaching position at the college or university of choice, but opportunities abound to jump start your ESL career and gain experience.

Teacher baiting is getting out of control in American and European classrooms;kids disrespect teachers and record the results on cell phones and then post on YouTube.

Help students get the most out of the many online career resources that are available.

SADD (Students Against Drunk Driving) was originally conceived over twenty-five years ago with the mission of helping youth resist pressures to drink and drive.

The Great American Smokeout, occurring this year on November 19th, is great opportunity for teens to get involved in a national smoking prevention campaign.

On the same day he turns 50 years old, Robbins will receive the 2,370th star on Hollywood Boulevard.

Career Pathways provides educators with a program to help students identify how their interests and abilities can become a career.

Explore the art of Surrealism through the eyes of Joyce Raimondo. She has written an excellent book on teaching Surrealist art to students of all ages.

Teach students the basics about Expressionism with Joyce Raimondo's book Activities and Adventures in Expressionism as a guide.

Impressionism is an art form that captures a moment. In our technology advanced world, teach your students how to capture a moment with paper and pencil.

Teacher review of newly released Joyce Raimondo's, Make It Pop!. The review will outline if the book is beneficial for the classroom.

Graphic organizers, such as storyboards, allow students to use sketches and written descriptions while planning how to organize their ideas for a writing assignment.

Everyone has a story to tell and an audience that would like to read about it. It is easier than you may think.

When allergic children enter school, parents and guardians have less control over their environment. Proactive actions will help to create a safe school setting.

The start of another school year means new clothes and more supplies. With a little planning, parents can take the sting out of their back-to-school shopping.