Sometimes a university can make a student feel like their woes are invalid and not worth their time. But why? And what can a college student just trying to survive do about the indifference? Students ARE Just a Number [I am Number 35,123. What Number R U?] Most colleges have
Far too often I hear about students bullied at school with nothing done, despite a school being aware of the continuing trauma. It can become unbearable for a bullied student and their family. Bullying is heartbreaking and dangerous. What’s going on here?! Why is no one helping? School Staff Become
Has a student you love been harassed by a school staff member, punished unfairly, bullied by security, or is a someone on campus treating you, the parent, poorly? You may want to file a personnel complaint. What is a Personnel Complaint? A personnel complaint is a written document that outlines
Have you ever felt gaslighted by a school? You know, the school staff say one thing, but deny it later? Or, they flat lie about something? Unfortunately, this sort of deceptive conduct, to make parents feel like they are the ones who are confused (aka gaslighting), is not uncommon in
I frequently hear about issues involving teacher misconduct, such as a teacher targeting a student, grading them unfairly, and other problems involving teachers. To get the problem solved, parents can: file a written personnel complaint on the teacher with their school and school district. Many Teacher Issues Are Solved Quickly
Do you know a student who received an “F” when they should have gotten a “C?” Was the student graded down for discriminatory reasons? Maybe the teacher “lost” the student’s assignments, which lowered their grade? Or, did the teacher fail to provide 504 or special education accommodations which then dropped
WHY do some school districts punish students less, and some punish students so much more? There are many reasons, such as lack of school supervision, ignoring the law, or the almighty power to choose, aka “discretion.” Punishment Is Different Depending on the Gatekeepers Staff matter at schools. The discipline gatekeepers
We all know that school officials are mandatory reporters and have to report suspected child molestation or neglect by parents. But, what about student-on-student sex crimes? What if school vice principals don’t report student sexual assaults to the police or county authorities? The school staff can be arrested and charged
Here is how parents can mess up their interactions at a student’s school. These are examples of what not to do at meetings, near or around school, on campus, etc. Parents have to keep themselves under control at school or things don’t go well. Don’t Yell At School Staff Parents
First, this article is not about “official” CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) sports rules. These are rules parents and student athletes need to remember when trying to comprehend CIF commissioners’ actions, understand CIF student transfer rules and processes, and navigate other CIF rules which just don’t compute. These are MY rules
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