Read Top Education > High School Headlines and Articles from http://educationprnews.com en-us http://educationprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/07/kids-come-first-in-new-york-when-parents-relocate-106757.htm Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Moving to a new state is complicated enough, but especially difficult for divorced parents with custody of the children. http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/07/arrested-for-murder-at-13-exonerated-at-30-106537.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT A young man was arrested for murder at 13 years old and convicted at 14. For this crime he was given a 50 year prison sentence. Now, though, more than 16 years later, his conviction has been vacated. http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/07/carlsbad-teachers-invited-to-bangladesh-to-lead-faculty-development-discussions-at-newly-established-asian-university-for-women-106610.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Two Teachers from Pacific Ridge School Selected to Share Insight with International University Faculty http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/07/keep-summertime-swimming-safe-106216.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT While a swimming pool is a great place for families and friends to have summertime fun, dangers can lurk beneath its surface. http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/07/think-before-posting-106217.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT For many young adults, Facebook has become an extension of private life. Unfortunately, the public nature of the Internet has left some of these users facing unexpected consequences. http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/cheerleading-dangers-prompt-experts-to-call-for-congressional-hearing-on-injuries-105994.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT The National Center for Catastrophic Sports injury Research annual study continues to expose cheerleading as the number one cause of catastrophic injury to high school and college female athletes. http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/campuscompare-tm-provides-free-tools-to-help-school-counselors-guide-students-to-their-best-fit-college-106020.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT CampusCompare announces the "All College GuideTM", their newest free resource for high school counselors, at the American School Counselor Association's national conference in Dallas TX, June 28th to July 1st, 2009. http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/girls-scouts-congratulates-ceo-sharon-reece-on-21-years-of-service-105966.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Search Commences for New CEO http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/driving-while-texting-is-taking-a-toll-105169.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT As tragedies involving public transit and text-messaging drivers add up, so does the research indicating that more and more people are using their cell phones to send text messages while driving. http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/teens-and-car-accidents-105871.htm Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers in the United States. Teenagers are four times more likely to be killed in a car crash than any other age group. http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/cambridge-whos-who-honors-barbara-ann-budinger-105771.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Barbara Ann Budinger established the first test preparation center in Springfield, Illinois and was named "the nation's ACT expert" by The Learning Company http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/plymouth-south-students-tour-king-collision-center-in-plymouthas-part-of-cooperative-education-program-105640.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Students in the Cooperative Education Program at Plymouth South High School learned about the vast career options in the collision repair industry during a recent tour of King Collision Center in Plymouth (http://www.kingcollision.com). http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/young-people-inspire-youfa-national-youth-festival-launch-105345.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT YoUFA, the youth arm of national educational charity The University of the First Age (UFA), hosted its first ever youth festival - YoUFiestA, on 24th June, at Town Hall, Birmingham,UK. http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/boosting-safety-for-texas-kids-105164.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Texas children involved in car accidents face the prospect of disability and even death caused by seat belts designed for adults. A new bill has been sent to the Texas legislature requiring booster seats for children age 5-7. http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/john-j-donohue-joins-ranks-of-leading-professionals-105452.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT John J. Donohue celebrates 28 years in the recreation and sports industry http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/sagemont-students-making-a-difference-for-kids-with-cancer-105166.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Sagemont Elementary School Students in Broward County dedicate themselves to raising funds for children with cancer. http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/teenaged-drivers-as-accident-risks-104903.htm Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Teens are more likely to underestimate dangerous driving situations, more likely to speed and tailgate, and more likely to drive while impaired. It is also reported that teenagers have the lowest rate of seatbelt use. http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/college-admissions-seminar-to-be-held-at-embassy-suits-in-boca-raton-fla-104545.htm Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Learn secrets and tip about college admissions that guidance counselors don't tell you. http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/serious-consequences-for-domestic-violence-convictions-104404.htm Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT If you are convicted of or even just face allegations of domestic violence, your child custody and visitation rights may be threatened. A conviction can result in jail time and have an adverse impact on your career, military progression and freedom. http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/sagemont-elementary-school-students-in-broward-county-florida-create-a-curriculum-fair-dedicated-to-exploring-the-last-frontier-104329.htm Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT The Sagemont School Curriculum Fair shows just how far you can go with outer space... http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/where-should-i-go-to-college-dear-babs-campuscompares-nationally-syndicated-advice-column-has-the-answer-104427.htm Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT "Dear Babs", CampusCompare's advice column for the college search, provides millions of college-bound students with the advice on navigating the tricky college selection process. http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/michigans-superdrunk-driver-law-104052.htm Sat, 13 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Michigan joined the growing majority of states with higher-level drunk driving offenses, known as "superdrunk" driver laws. http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/false-sexcrime-accusations-in-michigan-a-minefield-104083.htm Sat, 13 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT One of the most devastating things that can happen to someone is to be falsely accused of a sex crime. The negative effects last a lifetime and permeate every aspect of a defendant's existence. http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/new-virginia-laws-forbid-texting-and-driving-103574.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT On March 30, 2009, Governor Tim Kaine signed a new law prohibiting texting while driving. This law, which goes into effect on July 1, 2009, makes it a traffic violation for a person to send or read a text message while driving. http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/getting-driving-relief-after-a-dui-conviction-in-illinois-103437.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT If convicted of drunk driving in Illinois, you face severe penalties, thus when deciding whether to retain an attorney to assist you in a license-reinstatement matter, ask about the attorney's experiences at reinstatement hearings. http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/ceoincomefromanywherecom-offers-an-alternative-to-fafsa-gov-college-funding-103511.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Stephanie Robey, author and creator of CEOIncomeFromAnywhere.com and President of Pivot Positive, LLC., announced today that the company would place considerable focus on assisting parents looking to fund their children's college education. http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/industry-leader-john-w-marallo-added-to-the-cambridge-whos-who-network-103586.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT John W. Marallo experiences added accolades for his dedication in secondary education http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/margaret-anne-oettinger-showcases-professional-brand-through-cambridge-whos-who-103587.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Margaret Anne Oettinger praised for 34 years in librarian services http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/lois-e-lindseyhito-showcases-professional-brand-through-cambridge-whos-who-103608.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Lois E. Lindsey-Hito recognized for creative contributions to society http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/joanne-m-north-showcases-professional-brand-through-cambridge-whos-who-103343.htm Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Cambridge Who's Who appreciates Joanne M. North for dedicating 23 years to secondary education http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/irvin-isaak-recognized-for-excellence-in-education-103349.htm Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Irvin Isaak celebrates 43 years of professional dedication http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/industry-leader-susan-m-hamada-added-to-the-cambridge-whos-who-network-103383.htm Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Susan M. Hamada noted for possessing 17 years of experience in special education http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/william-aulet-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who-103425.htm Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Now a retired Regents teacher, William Aulet draws upon 37 years of experience http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/scot-wilson-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who-103441.htm Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Scot Wilson noted for leadership at Close Up, a nonprofit educational organization http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/michelle-goebel-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who-103473.htm Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Michelle Goebel challenges students to achieve their utmost potentials http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/katherine-joan-george-recognized-for-excellence-in-special-education-103484.htm Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Cambridge Who's Who honors Katherine Joan George for professional dedication within the Conroe Independent School District http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/tmc-accepting-applications-for-2009-jack-skiles-music-scholarship-103200.htm Mon, 08 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Deadline June 12 http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/thanks-to-houstons-bayou-city-art-festival-capital-one-bank-spark-park-program-donate-mosaic-benches-and-3000-toward-spark-park-at-eastwood-academy-charter-school-103177.htm Sun, 07 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Houston's Capital One Bank donated two mosaic tile benches and SPARK School Parks contributed $3,000 to Eastwood Academy Charter School for its proposed SPARK Park, thanks to Bayou City Art Festival and SPARK's Non-Profit Partnership. http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/sagemont-gymnasium-turned-into-museum-to-study-topics-on-acts-of-human-injustice-around-the-world-103178.htm Sun, 07 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Sagemont Student's Create On-Campus Museum Exploring Injustices in Human Rights http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/suzanne-marie-kidney-named-2009-vip-cambridge-whos-who-member-103106.htm Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Suzanne Marie Kidney Honored for Excellence in Educational Audiology http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/pacific-ridge-school-students-travel-locally-and-globally-to-develop-perspectives-and-adapt-to-new-environments-102896.htm Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Pacific Ridge School students come to understand their interdependence with other cultures through educational enrichment trips, as well as through service learning projects in local and global communities, and a diverse and international teaching staff. http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/shoplifters-may-face-burglary-charges-102737.htm Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT If you get caught shoplifting in the Illinois counties west of Chicago, you may face charges for burglary. Charging shoplifting as burglary, which is a felony, may be a way for prosecutors to record more felony convictions. http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/vanessa-e-pipoly-honored-for-accomplishments-in-mentoring-102884.htm Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Cambridge Who's Who recognizes Vanessa E. Pipoly for six years of continued achievement http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/carlsbad-nonprofit-independent-school-takes-action-on-local-and-global-engagement-curriculum-102751.htm Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Pacific Ridge School Partners with the City of Carlsbad for Service Learning Project to Develop Safe Walking Trails and Support Outdoor Restoration Efforts http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/timeshare-parenting-plans-102471.htm Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT The state removed the terms "primary residential parent," "secondary residential parent," "custodial" and "non-custodial parent" from the laws and replaced them simply with the words "parent," "mother" and "father." http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/susan-j-perillo-to-be-profiled-in-exclusive-registry-102660.htm Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Susan J. Perillo turned her admiration for her own teachers into a career in education http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/strategic-leadership-chess-camp-at-the-new-arabia-mountain-high-school-102671.htm Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Orrin C. and Dr. E...: The Ebony and Ivory of Teaching At-Risk Youth Life Changing Problem Solving Skills http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/child-custody-californias-moveaway-laws-102379.htm Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT When the custodial parent decides to move to a new home, the relocation potentially can impact the accessibility of the non-custodial parent to the children and may violate an existing custody and/or visitation order. http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/students-who-attend-the-scuola-calcio-italian-premier-soccer-boarding-school-program-get-the-chance-to-see-how-it-really-is-to-live-in-a-country-where-soccer-is-the-number-one-sport-102240.htm Tue, 02 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Young soccer players from North America and around the world can improve their technical and tactical soccer skills by attending one of the best and one of the most affordable soccer boarding schools in the world. http://educationprnews.com/education_high_school_articles/2009/06/tampa-tutoring-company-offers-parents-free-resources-on-website-plus-tips-for-making-the-most-of-summer-months-102028.htm Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Tampa Tutoring Company I-Tutor-English.com website includes tips on improving writing, grammar, study skills, and SAT score