by Jonathan Mendoza | Sep 13, 2018 | Cyberbullying, Mental Health, Parenting, Parents, School Counselors, Teachers
Bullying: a topic that is in no way new but still causes major issues in our schools. The effects of bullying can be long-lasting and sometimes fatal. Knowing the signs of bullying as well as how to step in will help create a solution to this problem. What Is...
by Jonathan Mendoza | Jul 5, 2018 | Learning and the Law, Parenting, Parents, School Safety, Teachers
A flash drive? Not hardly – it’s a Juul. Designed to look like a USB drive, the Juul is the newest form of e-cigarettes on the rise. But what is a Juul? And why you should be concerned about this growing fad? What’s a Juul? Marketed as an alternative for adult...
by Martha Custard | Jun 28, 2018 | Mental Health, Parenting, Parents, School Counselors, School Safety, School Violence
If your child endured childhood trauma of any kind, it might be affecting them more than you think. Dr. Nadine Burkes Harris explains in her Ted Talk the implications of childhood trauma and toxic stress on a child’s health. Not Just a Social Issue American children...
by Emma | May 31, 2018 | Administrators, Apps, Blog, Criminal Activity, Cybersecurity, Digital Safety, Educational Technology, Online Dangers, Online etiquette, Safe Learning Environment, School Safety, Smartphones, Social Media, Technology
Omegle is a website that allows users to start random chats with strangers. These chats can take place through text or video. While text messages may be monitored, the video is not. Given that Omegle allows users to connect with complete strangers, there’s a...
by Emma | Apr 5, 2018 | Administrators, Blog, Pedagogy, Teaching Topics
An honor code highlights a school’s values and is usually agreed upon by administrators, teachers, students and parents. Honor codes include behaviors that go against the school’s values, such as cheating, stealing or plagiarism. How Does It Work? At the beginning of...