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Schools Issues: Information on Bullying for Teachers, Parents and Students

One current schools issue that is getting the attention it deserves is bullying. Check this annotated list of links to some of the best bullying info online for parents, students and educators.

High School Questions: Can the Principal Censor the School Newspaper?

Free speech has a slightly different meaning inside and outside of school. Understand your child's free speech rights. Find out what the law says about censorship of K12 grades school publications.

9 Ways To Get Help When You Fall Behind

Remember these common sources for help whenever the homework starts to pile up or you find yourself lagging behind your classmates.

The Push to Succeed In Achieving Your Dreams

"Parents need to push their kids to succeed in class because in high school, all we thought about was 'where's the next party?'"

Friendships and Teenager Stress

Have you ever had a friend who made you feel like you could never measure up? Who put you down or said things about you behind your back? Read Ashley's story and what she learned about real friendship.

Organization 101 : A College Junior Shares Her Thoughts

A Junior at Cornell University shares her thoughts on staying organized.

Organization 101: Tips From a Third-Year University Student

Clear clutter. Focus. Plan. Get it together so you can get ahead.

Student Stories: Andrea On Distractions, Responsibility and Friends

Andrea Beauvais sat down with EduGuide to share her thoughts on student success, and what not to do in college.

What Professors Wish Students Knew: Advice From an English Professor

Advice from a college English professor on the skills and the mindset students need to get ahead.

What I Wish I Had Done In High School: Cared More

"High school students should definitely take their classes more seriously. I wish I would have. I took stupid classes just to get credit."

Four Steps to Great College Classes

Success in college takes more than "just showing up." Keep these four steps in mind as you begin your first semester on campus.

What I Learned the Hard Way about Success in High School

High school isn't all it's cracked up to be in the movies. There's work - a lot of it - and if your friends tell you it's okay to skip classes, think again. You'll be living with the consequences for a long time.

What I Learned the Hard Way about Real Friends

Sometimes, it's hard to know who your real friends are. Chelsey Daniels learned how, the hard way. Read her story and her advice on choosing good friends.

What I Learned the Hard Way about a Parent Leaving

It's pretty tough when your parent decides to leave. You've probably got a lot of unanswered questions and you're probably feeling pretty bad about it. Megan Mitchell has been there too. She offers advice on how to deal.

What I Wish I'd Known About the Real Costs of College

Tuition, books, room and board. Everyone expects these college expenses -- but what else is there? Avoid these surprises and keep your savings in the black.

Don't Pay Kids for Good Grades

Put away your checkbook. Kids say that paying for grades seldom works.

Taking the Core: A Choice That Changes Everything

Research consistently shows that the students most likely to succeed in college are the students who take the most difficult core courses in high school.

What Professors Wish Students Knew: Advice From a Communications Professor

Advice from a college communications professor on how students can succeed in their first year and beyond.

4 Keys to Getting a Good Start

Get a good start in freshman year by following these four tips.

The Goals You’ll Need in College

Students struggle more in college when they don’t know why they’re there or what they’re trying to achieve. Get goals that will help you stay focused.

What Professors Wish Students Knew: Advice From a Chemistry Professor

Advice from a chemistry professor on success in college. His advice - be honest with yourself. Know what you don't know so you can improve.

What Professors Wish Students Knew: Advice From an Instructor of Human Physiology, Physical and Health Education

Advice from a college phys. ed. instructor on success. Part of EduGuide's series of articles that share professors' thoughts on student success.

Top 5 Strategies For Stretching Student Aid Dollars

When it comes to paying for college, sometimes you just have to get creative.

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