Sports remain a popular extracurricular activity among modern students. Nearly six million students in the United States participated in high school sports during the 20212022 school year, according to an analysis of National Federation of State High School Associations data. In 2024, approximately 540,000 student-athletes participated in National Collegiate Athletic Association sports across

Education is vital for young people to reach their full potential and enjoy success in adulthood. Students’ academic journeys begin as early as preschool and continue for decades. While students ultimately earn degrees or professional certifications in their own names, their academic journeys are often a team effort that includes the support of their parents. Parental involvement in school can

Bullying continues to be a concern in schools. Students can be proactive partners in stopping bullying at school and after hours. Students are bullied every day. Bullying can happen anywhere, but it is prevalent in school environments. Bullying is often under-reported because children and young adults may be scared of the consequences of outing their bullies. In 2014, the Centers for Disease

Bullying victims may feel they’re in a helpless situation, but students can do their part to curtail bullying and report offenders. Here are some actions students can take, courtesy of StopBullying.org. • Treat others with respect. Students should stop and think before they do or say anything to another person that has the potential to be hurtful. Making it a point to be nicer to others

Bullying can happen to just about anyone in any school in any town in the country. It is important to realize that bullying can occur in person, online and even through devices. Rumor-spreading and verbal insults are forms of bullying. Students do not always report behaviors that are indicative of bullying, so bullying instances may be greater than data suggests. The Monique Burr Foundation