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Teachers have one of the toughest and most important jobs. They educate our children and are tasked with shaping our future through the work they do. Teachers have their own teaching styles. Some may be considered strict and rule abiding, and others more fun and...

Students go to school and expect the school to provide them an education in a safe environment. Schools have strict rules on bringing weapons on campus. What can happen if you are facing suspension, referral, or expulsion for bringing a weapon to school? What is...

Accused of cheating on a test, told you are being flagged for plagiarism, or are you facing academic dishonesty charges for falsification of work? Whatever the term your school uses - you’ve been accused of cheating and the consequences can be severe.Being accused of...

You get a heartbreaking call, it’s your child’s school. They tell you that your child will be held back or retained a grade. The schools retention recommendation came out of the blue. How could this happen? Why are they retaining your child? How are you going to tell...

Behavior like selling drugs, bringing a knife, gun, or other weapon, as well as fighting on a school campus, can lead to expulsion. However, many students may not realize that their behavior off-campus can lead to expulsion too. Using Drugs Off-Campus and Coming to...

Students invest a lot of money and time into getting a diploma. However, several things can happen along the way. If you are accused of cheating, plagiarism, or facing dismissal or expulsion for other reasons, you will have a chance to defend yourself. You will have...

Students accumulate huge amounts of debt paying for college tuition. Students work hard in school and strive to achieve the best grades they can. However, sometimes students fall short. If you fail a college class or end up with a low GPA, a college can dismiss a...

Being accused of cheating in school is more common than one would think. Students may work with a tutor or another student on a paper or assignment. Students often collaborate with each other to deepen learning and understanding. This collaboration can lead to...

Teenagers love a good joke. What could be funnier than giving your friend a cookie or brownie with hidden laxatives and watching them hit the bathroom? Better yet, you want to play a practical joke on your favorite teacher and give them food laced with another...

Students spend huge amounts of money on college tuition. This sum becomes greater if you attend graduate or doctoral programs. You enroll in a school program and are accepted with the promise of certain course offerings and an internship or practicum in the field. So...