School Counselor Tips: Advice for Teachers & K-12 Students on School Psychology & Counseling, Bullying & More

Drugs in High School: Action Steps when a Student is High

Drug use is endemic in schools. Tips to handle a possible crisis situation when a student is high.

Published by Julia Beirut (8243 pts

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K-12 Learning Articles

How to Motivate Advanced Students

Students in the advanced academic track are always an interesting challenge for teachers. Tips to help all students stay motivated and energized in class.

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K-12 Learning Articles

How Students can Handle a Bully

Help students know the action steps to take when a bully is bothering them.

Published by Julia Beirut (8243 pts

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K-12 Learning Articles

Suicidal Ideation as a Learning Barrier

What is suicidal ideation? Learn this, common "red-flags" and the legal obligations of mandated reporters. Look at how this teenager issue acts as a learning barrier in the classroom and how one can help.

Published by Amanda88 (1916 pts

) on Sep 26, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles

Classroom Climate: Fairness in the Classroom

Read more to find out how teachers can promote fairness and equality for all students in the classroom. Equal treatment toward all students will promote fairness and community.

Published by Laurie Patsalides (13830 pts

) on Sep 23, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles

The College Visit Checklist--The Dorms and Alternative Housing

Students and parents should be encouraged to take a careful look at dorms when they visit colleges. Some are wonderful; others are quite awful!

Published by ThomasTrzyna (1750 pts

) on Sep 21, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles

Jenga for Self Esteem

This article is based on a modfied version of Jenga, which can be used to increase a child's self esteem. Use this activity as a group activity to build self esteem.

Published by justkat73 (23174 pts

) on Sep 21, 2009 to
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Action Steps When Gang Membership is Suspected

Gangs are endemic in America. Small towns and urban areas all face an upswing in gang involvement by high school age students.

Published by Julia Beirut (8243 pts

) on Sep 20, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles

Counseling for Troubled Students: Students who Cut Themselves

Cutting behavior among teenagers is on the upswing. This complex disorder requires intervention with the Guidance department and school psychologist.

Published by Julia Beirut (8243 pts

) on Sep 20, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles

Working with Students Diagnosed with ADHD in General Education Classes

While some students diagnosed with ADHD end up in Special Education, many other will end up in general education. How do we as general education teachers deal with this in the classroom.

Published by Jacqueline Chinappi (7905 pts

) on Sep 18, 2009 to
K-12 Learning Articles

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