Students feel the burden of Israel-Hamas war
It can be difficult to talk with students about the Israel-Hamas war. It should be. Here are a few thoughts.
External Factors
Foreign flags removed after some students complain
The removal of Palestinian flags due to the discomfort and insecurity they may bring to Jewish students is a much-debated topic.
Halloween: fun, fright, costumes, carving, candy
For many students, Halloween is among the most-liked holidays. It's not a day off of school, but it has all sort of fun and tasty things in it.
Yom Kippur, holiest day of the Jewish year
Yom Kippur, the Jewish "day of atonement," is the highest of the high holy days in the Jewish calendar.
Do you need to get better sleep at night?
Now that the school year has started, you can't sleep in on weekdays; here's some other advice for helping teens get better sleep.
Another Fla. district joins suit against JUUL Labs
1,300+ school districts have joined a public nuisance suit against JUUL Labs Inc, makers of vaping products.
A student’s thoughts on gun safety at school
Students are understandably concerned about the threat of violence at school, feeling dismay and hopelessness; help is available.
Car meets are dangerous, disruptive
Car meets, where drivers do doughnuts and other dangerous stunts in souped-up cars, are dangerous, writes one FL student.
Holiday baking suggestions from IL students
Recipes and other uses for cookies and baking come rolling in during the holiday season. Here's a sampling from Illinois high schools.
Indian Americans mark the holiday of Diwali
The celebration of the Hindu holiday of Diwali means different things to different religions, but it is the triumph of light over darkness.