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  • Working as a School Counselor: Tips and Information to Help Students

    Counselors who work in a school setting see students with several different issues, such dealing with traumatic experiences, anxiety, depression and bullying. So how can a counselor help? These articles on information and strategies for the school...
    By Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch October 15, 2011 

  • Stop Bullying Now: A Guide to Ending Bullying in Your School

    Bullying in schools is a serious but complex issue. Use this guide to learn about the types of bullying that may be present in your school, as well as methods for stopping or even preventing these kinds of abuse from happening to your students.
    By Patricia Dreher Abel September 17, 2011 

  • Test Anxiety? Call on the School Counselor

    Many students experience some level of anxiety prior to a big test, but students with test anxiety have a more difficult time. Physical symptoms can make it difficult to concentrate on the test and emotional upset can skew performance, prompting a visit...
    By Janelle Martel July 7, 2011 


  • Antisocial Behavior at School

    In your classroom, you may have a child who displays antisocial behavior. Learn about the signs of antisocial behaviors, problems that can arise with antisocial behavior, and how to deal with antisocial behavior in school.
    By Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch July 7, 2011 

  • Ways to Teach Forgiveness and Reconciliation in the Classroom

    Forgiveness and reconciliation are two difficult concepts to teach elementary students, yet they are important for children to understand and use in their daily lives. How do you make lessons hard for adults even manageable for children? Use books...
    By Margo Dill June 29, 2011 

  • Help Students Avoid Procrastination with College Applications

    Some students get stuck in the middle of the college application process because they are overwhelmed by the paperwork. Other students are so anxious they cannot even begin the applications. This articles provides helpful tips to get students to take...
    By Julia Bodeeb June 29, 2011 


  • Help Students Get Organized as School Year Begins

    Help high school students get focused and ready to achieve as the new school year starts. Tips for teachers to help students enhance their learning and manage their time effectively.
    By Julia Bodeeb June 28, 2011 

  • A Reflection of Tracy Kidder's "Among Schoolchildren"

    Tracy Kidder wrote "Among Schoolchildren" after spending nine months in Mrs. Zajac's fifth-grade classroom-located in the "Flats" of Massachusetts.This books gives an insight to many in the education field about how economic class...
    By Jacqueline Chinappi June 20, 2011 

  • How to Teach Anger Management in Your Class

    Anger management is an important skill that your students need to know. After all, people who can stay calm even in frustrating situations are more likely to be able to respond appropriately. You will need to address four main points in order to best...
    By Keren Perles June 19, 2011 

  • Middle School Student with Negative Body Image

    The drive to having a flawless physical appearance can cause a person to develop insecurity and negative body image. Middle school students are often victims of such because of the physical and psychological changes that they go through. Here are tips...
    By Suzanne Florin May 23, 2011 
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