Substance Abuse and Teens: A Prescription for Disaster The first in a three-part series on teen substance abuse, this article focuses on measures to prevent temptation, as well as how to recognize signs that your child is partaking in destructive activity. By: Karyn Brodsky | Staff Writer Navigating the…
Check out 31 of the most interesting internship opportunities available to college and graduate students. Bronx Zoo Teaching Fellowship Ages: College Junior through Graduate Student, 5th Year The Bronx Zoo Teaching Fellowships are available to undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in teaching elementary aged children. You must…
By Madison Cook | Contributor As teenagers in the 21st century, we are constantly influenced by the presence of the media routinely reminding us of the poor decisions made by celebrities we grew up idolizing, such as Miley Cyrus and Lindsey Lohan. In this time of our lives encompassed by…
Cary Israel Leaves A Legacy at Collin College By Jenny Wood/ Education & Schools Editor When Cary Israel took the helm of Collin County’s only public college in 1999, the school was called Collin County Community College and had a total enrollment of 30,000 students. Today, the renamed Collin…
Knowing my love of olive oils and wines, and all things that revolve around food, a friend connected me with Mark Russo of Mendelbaum Cellars and Oliva Imports LLC. My friend is a people-connecter. You know the type… she knows everyone, knows what they do, and has an instinct about…
This content was taken from a PTA lecture presented by William McLaughlin, principal of Shepton High School Getting the most effective use of the internet can be challenging, but with the right information and tools, students (and parents!) can benefit from this amazing technological “revolution.” Create a Social Network to…
Good Morning Texas’ Paige McCoy Smith, tells us why she coined the phrase The “Not-So-Perfect Parent”, and why she wants you to make this New Year’s resolution — be imperfect. The origin of the “Not-So-Perfect Parent” is actually a sadly inspiring story about a real-life event. I had just…
Pro Football Hall of Famer, Tony Dorsett has tackled many of life’s challenges and still continues to put his family and community first. Tony Dorsett’s life story is well known, even to those who only casually follow professional football. Raised in the Pittsburg suburb of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, he re-wrote the…
Can you hear me now? How technology makes it harder for families to get a good connection Chances are when you were growing up, dinner meant the whole family sitting down together and talking about their day. Your parents insisted you all sat down together for dinner – and it…