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As School Starts, Just Remember the Kids Are in Hell Aug. 06, 2022
Believe it or not, it's almost time for class to start again. That means it's also time for parents ... Read More
I Worry for My Sister May. 10, 2022
DR. WALLACE: I'm 18 years old, and my 10-year-old sister has autism. She has always struggled to fit... Read More
To Neil, My Vice Principal Jan. 21, 2022
Good old Neil. He watched my sideburns in the interest of knowledge. Neil (even now it seems wrong t... Read More
The New 'Wonder Years' Examines Race in the Late 1960s Sep. 24, 2021
For this year's fall lineup of television shows, one that particularly piqued my interest is the reb... Read More
I Broke up Due to Boredom Aug. 19, 2021
DR. WALLACE: Last week, I broke up with my girlfriend because I was bored with her. We had really fa... Read More
April 14, 2021 Apr. 14, 2021
Dear Annie: I am a middle school student, and I signed up for drama at the beginning of the semester... Read More
January 15, 2021 Jan. 15, 2021
Dear Annie: I met my husband in college. He was outgoing, handsome and a star athlete. We now have t... Read More
Help Students Skill up Apr. 17, 2020
In the past few months, we've experienced massive changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many have lo... Read More
December 5, 2019 Dec. 05, 2019
Dear Annie: I am a middle school student, and one of my friends is depressed. She and her family are... Read More
Zero Tolerance or Zero Grip on Reality? Jul. 11, 2019
A Maryland eighth grader was suspended for three weeks and did not get to graduate with his class in... Read More
Leadership -- Not Money -- Is the Answer Mar. 27, 2019
Several years ago, one of the news programs detailed a school in Kansas City that had swimming pools... Read More
Maintaining Middle School Mates Mar. 19, 2019
Dear Annie: I am a 13-year-old girl whose best friend (I'll call her "Blue") has become very rude an... Read More
Arming Teachers Remains a Terrible Idea Mar. 19, 2019
The notion of arming public school teachers has come around again, from some of the usual suspects i... Read More
Take Action Against Bullying Mar. 09, 2019
DR. WALLACE: Count me in when it comes to your "defend yourself when all else fails" philosophy when... Read More
Enact Objective, Real-World Sex Education Standards Mar. 01, 2019
Children learn about sex in manners good and bad. Ideally, they learn from caring discussions with p... Read More
Find a Way to Speak With Him Feb. 21, 2019
DR. WALLACE: I'm attracted to a certain boy at school. I have been doing everything in my power that... Read More
Is Father Overreacting? Feb. 20, 2019
DR. WALLACE: I bowl in a teen league once a week. I met a girl from a neighboring town, and we becam... Read More
Young Teen Strives to Grow Taller Feb. 18, 2019
DR. WALLACE: I am 13 and considered short for my age. I don't want to be super tall when I finish gr... Read More
Democrats Put Target on Many Top Charters Feb. 13, 2019
Democrats are renewing their war on school choice in Michigan, this time targeting some of the top-p... Read More
School's In: Why Can't We Be as Mindful as the Brits? Feb. 12, 2019
Brexit is creating a lot of bad press for Britain these days, but here's a recent headline about the... Read More
