Tag Archives: social networking

Guidelines for Teachers Using Social Media

Posted on May 17, 2016 by fspguestblogger

By Andrew Hawk  Teacher-student relationships have been under a magnifying glass for several years as case after case of inappropriate relationships have trickled into the news. This scrutiny has also surfaced in the debate over how educators should handle their … Continue reading →

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How to Help Teens Make Their Voices Heard (Even If They Can’t Vote)

Posted on March 7, 2016 by Free Spirit Publishing

By Judge Tom Jacobs and Natalie Jacobs, authors of Every Vote Matters Although young people can’t vote until they become adults, they can make their voices heard on matters important to them. Teachers can introduce their students to a variety of … Continue reading →

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How Does the U.S. Constitution Affect the Lives of Teachers and Students?

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Free Spirit Author

By Judge Tom Jacobs, author of What Are My Rights? Q&A About Teens and the Law On September 17, 1787, thirty-nine delegates gathered in Philadelphia and signed a document establishing the basis of our government and way of life. The … Continue reading →

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The Power to Promote Responsible Social Networking

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Free Spirit Author

by Judith C. Galas, coauthor of The Power to Prevent Suicide In the 1990s, schools went on high alert to help kids identify suicidal tendencies in themselves and others. They embraced a call to action that continues today through suicide … Continue reading →

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Nice Tweets! Cyber Compliments Abound

Posted on September 13, 2012 by Mary Stennes Wilbourn

Recently Kevin Curwick, a high school student in Osseo, Minnesota, got a lot of press attention. Tired of seeing cyberbullying and negative comments online, he started a Twitter account just for sending positive vibes to friends and acquaintances. @OsseoNiceThings took … Continue reading →

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