by Supporting Education | Aug 1, 2013 | Profiles
Being in the foster care system presents a whole range of difficulties. Education often falls by the wayside while watching family dramas play out. Fortunately, there is an organization dedicated to helping foster kids stay on track. They are called Treehouse. It...
by Supporting Education | Jul 30, 2013 | Profiles
Not everyone has a positive role model to look up to. Not everyone has a guide to show you how to live or how to study. That is where the Boys and Girls Clubs of America comes in. They offer solutions for students who are at risk for dropping out. They offer a...
by Jana Hoff | Jul 29, 2013 | Parent Issues, Student Issues
You know the type. They sit behind you and whisper about you. They pass notes, point and you and laugh. Maybe they intentionally trip you in the hall or start a rumor about how you’re promiscuous. They are the “mean girls.” Even if you have been out of school for...
by Jana Hoff | Jul 26, 2013 | Parent Issues
Okay, okay…I know you don’t want to hear it, but the new school year is just around the corner. Or, if you are a parent, maybe you can’t wait to get the kids out of your hands again. It’s all about perception. There are some things you can do to make it a smooth...
by Jana Hoff | Jul 24, 2013 | Parent Issues, Student Issues
Most parents send their children to school to get a good education and gain social skills. Most of the time, that’s pretty much what happens. However, there is a whole other system for students who “fall through the cracks.” One option for parents at their wits end...
