It’s that time of year, when high school students are eagerly awaiting acceptance to the school of their choice.  But for many student athletes the decision was made months ago and they even have scholarships in hand.
How do some student go from scholar athlete to scholarship athlete?  What kind of recruiting tactics are colleges using?  And is [...]

The No Bully Zone
Tewksbury, MA

At the John W. Wynn Middle School, the core curriculum includes a comprehensive anti-bullying program called Rachel’s Challenge.
Rachel Scott was the first victim in the 1999 Columbine shootings. She was shot while eating lunch on the lawn with a friend.
Following her death, her family launched Rachel’s Challenge. Based on a [...]

People are more than numbers, but these numbers say a lot: In the 2005-2006 school year, 53% of school violence reports occurred in Massachusetts MIDDLE schools.
We have heard a lot about violence in high schools, but now, the focus is on middle schools. A number of school districts across the state have started middle school [...]