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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.

8 Ways To Earn College Credit in High School and 1 Way To Lose Out

Looking for a way to get ahead? Take the right courses, and you could start college with credits in hand already. Here are eight different options on how to earn these credits, and one that could set you back.

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?'"

Achieving Your Dreams: What I Wish I Had Done in High School

Smart advice for ninth graders - start exploring your options now!

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.

Financial Aid for Students: Coping with the Credit Crunch

The current credit crunch has hit college student financial aid hard, with some institutions shutting off the lending spigot and leaving families high and dry. Financial aid for school is no longer so easy to come by.

Getting Smart in College: Einstein Had To Go to Class, Too

What's the key to getting good grades in college? Start with going to class (yes, every class) and asking questions.

Getting Involved: Having a Social Life in College

Not everyone is a social butterfly. But developing relationships is a key part of the college experience.

Money Management 101: Smart Goal Setting

Getting through college requires smart goal setting and money management. For students, learning how to handle a budget and recognize money wasters is the key to goal setting and success.

From Dreams to Goals: An Introduction to Goal Setting and Success

As you work to set your goal, it helps to know the difference between goals and dreams. Goal setting and success depend on the ability to dream realistically.

Myths that Hold High School Students Back

Think your senior year doesn't count? Not sure if you can pay for college? Believe everyone is looking out for you? These myths and more are disproved with tips for high school students on preparing for college success.