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Twelve Things Parents Can Do To Stop BullyingTwelve Things Parents Can Do To Stop Bullying
The “New York Times” previously reported on an attack of a Philadelphia boy on the way home from school by ...
Parents And Students: Avoid Doing These Things In SchoolsParents And Students: Avoid Doing These Things In Schools
There are many things students and parents should avoid in schools. If students and parents don’t do the items below, ...
30+ Things Parents Must Tell Students To Avoid School Discipline30+ Things Parents Must Tell Students To Avoid School Discipline
Over the years as a student attorney, I have had my eyes opened VERY WIDE on just what can lead ...
The Right To A Prompt College Discipline HearingThe Right To A Prompt College Discipline Hearing
We all know that California state colleges can suspend students for wrongful conduct. Often students are allowed to continue attending ...
Strip Searches And Underwear Searches Are Illegal In SchoolsStrip Searches And Underwear Searches Are Illegal In Schools
Most parents will never have much drama involving their kids’ school. Occasionally, however, parents encounter things which are truly horrifying ...
Student Online Posts Are Not Really PrivateStudent Online Posts Are Not Really Private
Students frequently post rude things online, make snarky comments to friends, and feel protected posting in “private” online forums, such ...
The First Things To Do When Your Child Is SuspendedThe First Things To Do When Your Child Is Suspended
A student suspension from school can come as a shock. Suspension usually means a student will sit at home, and ...
When Is Expulsion Recommendation Mandatory, But Expulsion Is Not?When Is Expulsion Recommendation Mandatory, But Expulsion Is Not?
By Michelle Ball, California Education Attorney for Students since 1995 When does the law mandate an expulsion recommendation must be ...
Do School Suspensions Really Crush College Admission Chances?Do School Suspensions Really Crush College Admission Chances?
Have you ever wondered whether school suspensions actually matter? Yes they matter. Do they truly impact a student’s chances to ...