If you have a Junior or Senior in High School, you need to read this: For students finishing up their college careers or even business people looking to succeed in their current jobs, no question is more common than, “How do I stand out?”. As one of our readers, “John Con”, asks, “What do you [...]
1. Know the requirements for graduation. Check your school district’s Web site or the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction’s Web site, or call your district for details.2. Explain why it’s important to graduate from high school and point out success stories from family and friends and also what happened to some of those that [...]
Are you a talented writer? You can gain valuable experience and win cash awards and scholarships through writing competitions and contests designed especially for students. The list below includes some of the most notable competitions. Please note: some of the competitions are still wrapping up this current year’s proceedings. If you find the deadline for [...]
If you get a chance today, read Dan Walters’ column on our schools here in California and what is happening to them. A must read for every parent! ” Were words alone-sheer verbiage- powerful enough to fix California’s huge and hugely troubled public education system, the problem would have been resolved years ago….” Link to [...]
Mayhem, Madness, and Meltdowns! Is your homework done? Why are clothes all over the bathroom floor? How many times do I have to tell you to take out the trash? You left what at school? Am I in charge of your book bag? Look at the time! Aren’t you supposed to be in bed by [...]