Clubs are a great way for high school students to develop their social and intellectual skills. They can make new friends, explore their passions or discover something they never knew they were interested in to begin with. Though there are plenty of athletic opportunities offered at high schools, they are heavily based on a student’s physical ability and skill set. A club can be a great alternative to keep them busy if they cannot or do not want to play basketball.
Student suspended after protests on backpack ban
High school students can find themselves caught between being an adult and being a teenager in school. Finding ways to express themselves and take ownership of their beliefs can therefore be a struggle within the context of school. And in some cases, their efforts result in unfortunate penalties.
Single sexual harassment claim can reveal more pervasive issues
A school should be a place where everyone is safe and doesn't have to worry about violations of their rights. No student, teacher or faculty member in a school should be subjected to harassment.
Does holding students back hurt or hinder them?
The decision to hold a student back is typically a controversial one. No one wants their child to repeat a grade, but is there any benefit of allowing the student to continue moving up in school if they are not prepared for the next step?
Teachers: What to know about defending against false allegations
Accusations of assault by a student of inappropriate or unlawful behavior are devastating for any educator. Such allegations can harm a teacher’s reputation and career, and it can drastically affect a person’s spirit and dedication to the education of young people.
