Ages 13 to 18
Education articles and topics for those working with teens and young adults ages 13 to 18. Public and private school articles related to those with children age 13-18. Includes high school and middle school related topics and issues.
Ages 13 to 18 Articles
What is Peer Pressure
By definition peer pressure is influencing another person's decisions. Peer pressure is not always negative. Keep reading to learn more about negative peer pressure, positive peer pressure, and controlling peer pressure for better choices.
The Facts about Getting a GED
Are you considering taking the general education development, also known as GED, test? Is a high scholl diploma better than a GED? Read this article to find out the pros and cons of a GED and the facts about getting a GED.
Start College Classes While in High School
It's a great idea start college classes while in high school. Many schools offer concurrent enrollment to high school students wishing to take classes at the local college, university, and many even offer online education college classes.
The Gifted Student
Because many do not agree on the definition of a gifted student, it is difficult both to identify the gifted student and get the gifted student the services that will help them grow to their full potential. Learn how to support gifted students.
CoEd or Single Sex Education
CoEd or single sex education? Both co-ed and single sex schools have pros and cons. How do the two schools compare? In this article find different factors to consider when choosing between single-sex and coed private schools.
What is a Boarding School
A boarding school is an academic setting that includes room and board for at least some students. There may be other, day students, who travel to and from the campus on a daily basis, as well as the students who live at the school.
Starting School With Special Needs
Early intervention is key to education when a student is starting school with special needs.Keep reading to find out about identifying children with special needs and how to help a student with special needs succeed when starting school.
School Bullying
Every school has a bully. School bullying can vary in severity from verbal name-calling to violence. This article contains statistics on bullies. Keep reading to find more facts on school bullying and what you can do to prevent bullying.
Public School Uniform Debate
The public school uniform debate has been an issue for educators, parents, and students for years. This article has information on the pros and cons of public school uniform debates from the educators, parents, and students view.
Public School Uniform Statistics
Private schools often require students to wear school uniforms. Some public schools are now adopting uniform policies. Keep reading for information on public school uniform statistics, and the ongoing school uniform debate.
Preparing for ACT
The ACT is a college admission and placement examination. In preparing for ACT you should study English, math, reading, science, and writing. This article will help you understand how you can prepare for the ACT exam.
Preparing for SAT
It is important to understand when preparing for the SAT that the SAT is not a single test. There’s the SAT Reasoning Test and the SAT Subject Tests. This article will review what you need to prepare for the various SAT exams.
Sex Education
How should sex education be handled? What should the content of sex education include? Should sex education be taught in school? What age should sex education be taught? This article addresses these questions.
Advanced Placement Tests
Advanced Placement (AP) tests are offered in most high schools. This article will review the AP test subjects, advanced placement test scoring, and the pros and cons of advanced placement exams/tests.
GED vs. High School Diploma
Is a general education diploma (GED) comparable to a high school diploma? This article reviews requirements for a GED vs. high school diploma, new changes coming to the GED, and how a GED compares to a high school diploma.
Concurrent Enrollment
Concurrent enrollment involves high school students taking college courses. This article has information on concurrent enrollment through summer courses, concurrent enrollment through distance learning, and other concurrent enrollment opportunities.
Study Habits
Having good study habits is impairitive to your educational success. This article has information on three things to help you with making good study habits, and also things to consider when forming these study habits.
Civics
Civis is an important part of a childs education. Civics education includes information about the political sciences including history, government, and democracy. This article also discusses civics and citizenship. Read on to learn more....
College vs High School
In this article we take a look at college vs. high school. What changes and differences do you need to prepare for as you make the transition from high school education and lifestyle to that of a college education and lifestyle?
Citizen Education
In this article we learn more about what Citizen Education is, how it is taught, why it is important, and where it should be taught. Citizen Education includes information on government, your countries history and a citizens participation in a community.
Student Jobs
Read this Student Jobs article to get more information on student job opportunities, what types of jobs are good for students, and some basics on where to start looking for a job if you are a student. Learn to reap the benefits of having a student job.
Middle School Safety
Middle School Safety is an important topic. This middle school safety article focuses on safety in transportation, privacy issues, family issues, violence and theft, and safety in regards to bullying and sexual harassment within middle school age groups.
High School Safety
High School Safety is often left up to the high school student. This high school safety article gives teenagers ideas for staying safe in a number of situations. Parents and teachers can help teens understand high school safety and be available to help.
