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The acronym AP stands for Advanced Placement. These courses are regulated by the same College Board that offers the SAT college placement tests. Online courses are a more recent offering of the...

In 2009 the Center for Disease Control reported about 55 million students and 7 million staff attend more than 30,000 schools in the United States. Keeping schools clean reduces the risk of...

The American classroom might seem to be a place entirely devoid of morals--in view of all the news stories about violence in schools. Despite this image, there is a presence of moral education in...

Schools should be a place of learning, not of danger. There are a number of threats that can potentially harm students while at school. School districts have a legal and moral obligation to plan...

With energy costs increasing and school funding being drastically cut, schools are searching for more and more ways to save money. One of the most efficient and successful means of achieving this...

The International Baccalaureate Organization, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, offers high-quality education and assessment programs to schools in 138 countries around the world....

Private schools offer a higher quality of academics and discipline, and a safer environment than many public schools. How a community chooses to educate their children, however, can affect...

Drug testing, a controversial and much-debated topic, does little to deter drug use, according to two studies published in 2003. According to "The Science Behind Drug Abuse," teens do drugs for a...

Individual public school districts in Maine set their own 175-student-day calendars, which include programming vacation periods. While the calendars are very similar, there is occasional vacation...

Computer technology has been a part of elementary and secondary classrooms since the early 1980s. The growth of the Internet and the learning opportunities it represents have made technology an...

Alternative high schools provide an alternate educational path to students who are at risk of academic failure. These high schools usually fall within the public education system, and are subject...

Solar panels and other renewable energy sources are good for the environment. They are also good for the pocketbook of users, saving money in utilities over a long period of time. When used in an...

Parents are a critical part of their child’s education. Over the years, parental involvement in schools has declined and everything from feelings of lack of empowerment, mistrust of schools and...

Many disadvantaged children cannot qualify for social services but still need more support than can be provided by their families or communities. Boarding schools can be a beneficial educational...

Every school is filled with different opinions and different ways of teaching. Figure out where you would like your child to go to school and decide which one would be more beneficial to them. ...

Junior high is the period of school that includes seventh and eighth grades. It is also referred to as middle school in some areas, and these are typically the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades....

Technology has become a major portion of everyday life. People in nearly every career are required to have some knowledge of computers and software. Information technology (IT) is used by...

Schools have been turning to fundraisers to keep after-school programs alive and put new textbooks in classrooms. By using creative ways to raise money, schools could hold fundraising events all...

School violence is a frightening problem for kids and parents. Legislature aims to eradicate weapons from campuses, but common violence such as bullying and fighting is on the rise despite the...

Technology is not limited to high-tech electronics such as interactive white boards and laptop computers. When it comes to education, technology can be described as anything that enhances...

Since the early 1980s, advances in computer technology have transformed how we communicate, entertain ourselves, work and even learn. The rapid pace of technological change has been felt in...

Schools need lockers because they provide a place for students to place books and school supplies when they are not being used. Find out how to decorate a school locker with help from a high...

Music is a skill that must be taught to the majority of people who want to play it or study it. In 2009, public schools in the United States teach music as an extracurricular activity, with vocal...

Metal detectors in schools are not common, and schools that use them are generally considered the exception, not the norm, according to the National School Safety and Security Services. In...

When asked to recall high school, some have fond memories while others are best forgotten. Most conjure memories of favored teachers, peer pressure, and pranks. Some people can even remember what...

Military schools are an honored part of the educational system in the United States. Most are privately owned and have academic and physical fitness standards for their students that are similar...

Education technology grants can be obtained in many ways for many purposes. Kindergarten through college programs can tap into these funds for cash, computer/IT training, hardware, software and...

An alternative school can function in a variety of ways. Its policies and procedures will reflect whether it is a charter school, school of choice, disciplinary alternative school or a privately...

Often schools have special projects they'd like to do for their students but can't quite fit them in the budget. There are also times when the states educational funds fall short and cases of...

Safety has become a major concern for schools in the wake of much-publicized school shootings. Fortunately, school violence rarely leads to death, but any instance of school violence gives cause...

There are many different types of alternative schools, and each has its own set of specific guidelines. Some guidelines apply to all alternative schools, however, and are essential for the smooth...

If you have a troubled teen, chances are he has been having difficulty in school. The problems may be social or behavioral, and he may be struggling academically as well. If this is the case, you...

Many schools across the nation are underfunded and understaffed. Fortunately for teachers and education administrators alike, there is a wide variety of grant opportunities available to schools...

Schools nowadays have computer labs and publishing centers that teach our children the ins and outs of computer use. Our children have access to more information now than we could have ever...

Our schools should be safe havens for our students. They should be free of violence and criminal activity. And while a smaller percentage of students are victims of a serious violent crime at...

Many different types of schools require drug testing for many different reasons and at different times. The amount of schools and times they test have changed over time with legislation, and...

Since the 1960s, computer usage in American schools has grown tremendously. As recently as the 1980s, few teachers knew how or were willing to use computers, and, today, almost every teacher in...

The state of California has set up a useful system for parents to look at public school test scores. The system provides data for many important categories for a school such as student teacher...

If you are relocating or taking your kids out of private school, it can be a daunting task to find the best schools. There are internet resources available, but sometimes you just don’t know...

Are you looking for a great California public school? This eHow contains tips on how to efficiently research charter schools, choice schools, as well as inside and outside district transfer...

School districts and parents are debating whether to require school uniforms. Uniforms have been common in private schools for decades. Public schools have been bastions of relaxed dress codes....

High school is an integral part of a student's life and helps determine his acceptance into college. According to the Palmetto Independent Educators, a student's transcript is a record of her...

Online high schools are becoming as popular as online colleges these days. By attending online high schools, students are given more freedom and flexibility in terms of schedules and balancing...

All students benefit from learning by reading and discussion novels. Working with novels in the inner city poses several distinct challenges. Some of the schools will not have the budget for each...

With schools constantly scaling back their budgets, it is more important than ever for teacher to find money elsewhere to fund their already struggling teaching practices. Many times, turning to...

Students in secondary schools have a legal right to equality when it comes to treatment. UNESCO hosted two conventions, the Convention Against Discrimination of Education in 1960 and the...

School violence is a constant concern for academic establishments across the world. Bullying, teasing, hazing and violence endanger the well-being of students and are a distraction from academics....

If you have school age kids and are moving, how do you make sure you pick the right school for your kids? Follow these tips can make sure you don't make any mistakes in your decision process:

In the wake of deadly school shootings, such as the 1999 massacre at Columbine High School in Colorado, public schools in the U.S. have increased security measures significantly. These methods...

Alternative boarding schools are institutions that promote a different type of education from the standard American K-12 curriculum. Some of them offer special attention for at-risk students who...