Tag Archives: tweens

#MeToo: Helping Students Understand Sexual Assault

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Free Spirit Publishing

By Liz Bergren The recent #metoo conversations and the increasing number of sexual assault allegations in the media bring attention to the questions of where and how we are teaching about topics like respect and consent in the classroom. These … Continue reading →

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Talking with Students About Online Sexual Content

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Free Spirit Publishing

By Liz Bergren We all know that the rise of the internet has created amazing opportunities for us to access information within seconds. We understand that we have access to anything we want at our fingertips. We love this access, … Continue reading →

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The Current State of Cyberbullying

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Free Spirit Author

By Judge Tom Jacobs, coauthor of Every Vote Matters: The Power of Your Voice, from Student Elections to the Supreme Court Over the past decade, adults and teenagers have been prosecuted for cyberbullying. Whether charged specifically with an act of … 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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