http://www.dosomething.org/taxonomy/term/5437 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.dosomething.org/node/171968 <p><p>The problem I am trying to solve is that of the epidemic of apathy toward academic success. Many of my high school peers value their academics significantly lower than sports, girls, partying, and other things. While those things are fun, academic success is one of the most powerful investments in their future. I want to make balanced academic achievement once again a priority for my generation.</p> </p> http://www.dosomething.org/node/171968#comments academic achievement changing education psychology school success 32.967341 -96.986560 Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:54:11 -0500 TannerGesek 171968 at http://www.dosomething.org http://www.dosomething.org/node/61117 <p><p>Actually, Catholic Kids Need Love Too!, involves a variety of causes that range from drug and alcohol abuse to peer pressure, all of which teens encounter daily. Public schools are required by law to have properly trained student councillors in the facility. School psychologists are needed now more than ever as young people struggle to shape themselves and their places in the world, but in private schools, specifically parachocial schools, school "advisors" put kids in classes without ever actually speaking to them about anything going on in their lives.</p> </p><p><a href="http://www.dosomething.org/node/61117">read more</a></p> http://www.dosomething.org/node/61117#comments awareness catholic children drug abuse eduation Education &amp; Environment educational environment Private school proper counseling psychology service service learning 37.703247 -97.231660 Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:34:16 -0600 mnucks11 61117 at http://www.dosomething.org