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Webmarks – Cyber Safety

In the middle school, we do share information with students about being productive and using good judgment while online.  We encourage students to become Cyber Smart.  This pertains to shielding themselves from cyber-bullying and protecting their online identity/profiles.
There are literally hundreds of sites that can assist parents on this topic. Listed below are just samples [...]

The Green guide to colleges

International Counselor – The Green guide to colleges.

Helicopter Parents: The Backlash Against Overparenting – TIME

Parents: The Backlash Against Overparenting – TIME.

Early Action vs. Early Decision

A quick reference to what are the similarities and differences between Early Action and Early Decision.

What to do when Colleges accept you

From Jeff Brenzel – dean of undergraduate admissions @ Yale.
“The first week of April is just around the corner. For the past year, you have focused heavily on where to apply to college, and then how to win the hearts of people like me. You’ve been increasingly anxious about the results as the decision dates [...]

Studies Reveal Why Kids Get Bullied and Rejected

I do not remember how I got this article nor could I confirm the link post below because it had expired. However, thought it was worth posting
Kids who get bullied and snubbed by peers may be more likely to have problems in other parts of their lives, past studies have shown. And now researchers [...]

What Your Mother Didn’t Tell You About the Internet

Here is a copy of a presentation done by ACS tech specialist, Brian Turner.  This presentation was part of a parent coffee presented by the ACS Middle School on February 22nd.  Please click on the image below to see this presentation

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As Girls Become Women, Sports Pay Dividends

Almost four decades after the federal education law called Title IX opened the door for girls to participate in high school and college athletics, a crucial question has remained unanswered: Do sports make a long-term difference in a woman’s life?
Keep reading….

Moral Dilemmas Part 2

I have been working with our 8th Grade Advisory Classes with decision making.  We are using different moral dilemmas as discussion starters.  I will continue to post different moral dilemmas here on my blog as we cover them in our classes.
A.  Three of your friends have created an offensive website that attacks a classmate and/or [...]

An Outline for Discussing Moral Dilemmas with Students

I found this great resource for how to conduct a Moral Dilemmas lesson with your students.
Leading Values and Moral Dilemma Discussions
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