November 02, 2009

2nd teacher in one month at same school charged with sex with student

Authorities have charged a former South Carolina middle school teacher with committing sex acts with a student, the second time in a month that a teacher at the school has faced sex charges.


October 21, 2009

Parents question move to reassign Knightsville Elementary School administrators

There was an uncomfortable air surrounding surrounding Knightsville Elementary School as parents dropped off their children Wednesday morning.


October 14, 2009

Mississippi teacher could face death for killing lover’s pregnant fiancé

A Mississippi middle school teacher could face the death penalty after she was found guilty Tuesday of fatally shooting and stabbing her lover’s pregnant fiancé in 2006.


October 13, 2009

College cutbacks make it harder to earn degrees

It isn’t just tuition increases that are driving up the cost of college. Around the country, deep budget cuts are forcing colleges to lay off instructors and eliminate some classes, making it harder for students to get into the courses they need to earn their degree.


October 12, 2009

Some Massachusett High school students will be subject to breathalyzers in class

Some Massachusetts high school students will soon be subject to alcohol breath tests at school. While it’s not uncommon for schools to test students at the prom, the school committee informally agreed to a new high school plan that allows breathalyzer tests during the school day.


October 09, 2009

Texas Kindergartner crushed to death in front of classmates

A 5-year-old Texas Kindergartner was crushed to death in front of her classmates when a portable closet fell on top of her during gym class Wednesday.

Connecticut elementary school students suspended after alleged sex acts on school bus

A dozen elementary school students have been suspended after something described as “inappropriate” and “sexual” happened on a Connecticut elementary school bus. It was so bad that 12 Generali Elementary School students will be transferred to other schools after they serve out their suspensions.


September 04, 2009

Study: High school put-downs could put students behind

Whoever said names will never hurt you was wrong, according to a new study. The study from the University of Illinois suggests dealing with classmate put-downs can make it harder for good students to learn and make it more difficult for students who are behind to catch up.


August 28, 2009

When parents should butt into kid’s battles

Should parents get involved in their children’s issues? Here’s some expert advice on seven common situations, so you’ll know when to meddle and when to stay mum.

Students flock to ‘risky’ loans for college

An increasing number of college students are turning to private loans—one of the riskiest ways to pay for schooling, according to an education organization that compared them to credit-card debt.


August 27, 2009

How to avoid gaining the Freshman 15

As college students across the country tuck into their first dining hall meals, thoughts of unwanted weight gain may be dancing through their heads. Here are some tips on how to avoid the dreaded “Freshman 15.“


August 25, 2009

Ex-student arrested in California school explosion

A 17-year-old boy with a sword and homemade pipe bombs attached to his body was arrested Monday after he detonated two of the bombs at a Northern California high school and was tackled by a teacher, authorities said.


August 18, 2009

Blessed Sacrament School: Different start date!

Due to construction delays, the first day for Blessed Sacrament School students has changed

Resources for back to school questions

Click to get more information to answer your questions as kids in Charleston and Berkeley Counties head back to class.

Franko Blog: First day of school memories, some more traumatic than others

A picture that I am sure I will hear about from my buddies, but I am will to share in an effort to lighten the mood for parents dealing with the “first day blues”. Send us your child’s first day pics!

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