by Jana Hoff | Aug 23, 2013 | News, Student Issues
What really goes on inside the head of an elephant? Wouldn’t you like to know? We all would, actually. It turns out elephants are much more complex than once believed. A group of middle school students was brought on board to study elephants and learn their...
by Jana Hoff | Aug 14, 2013 | Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
What is the cornerstone of achievement in school? Some say it starts with a healthy breakfast. Some say it comes down to doing your homework. Some say it is all about attendance. Elementary school students in Oakland, California believe it is all of these things....
by Jana Hoff | Aug 6, 2013 | News, Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
There are really two ways to look at guns in schools. One is that they protect teachers and students. The other way is that they endanger them. Of those two opinions, never the twain shall meet. This fall, more than 20 teachers, administrators and school employees...
by Jana Hoff | Aug 2, 2013 | Parent Issues, Student Issues, Teacher Issues
My kid hates school. What do I do? That is a great question. The first step is that you actually care. Believe it or not, there are parents out there who simply do not care about their child’s academic success. So, congratulations on being a loving, caring...
by Jana Hoff | Aug 2, 2013 | Parent Issues, Student Issues
If you sit back and watch a child at play, your eyes may squint as you think back to your own childhood. Kids often seem so carefree and engaged in the lives of their stuffed animals, Lego people or dolls. They stage epic battles, tea parties or rock star concerts...
