High School Students

Students without motivation or vision enroll in higher education because of social pressure and the imperative to conform. They enroll not because they want to learn, nor because they want to personally develop, but because they must earn a college degree if they want a chance at a decent job and entry into the middle class. Students have become capitalists. They are clients looking to invest their economic and human capital in order to secure their future. In such an environment, education as personal development is lost. Academic capitalism is corrupting higher education, especially with ...

I didn’t know we had a rival team until they moved in next door. “You’re invited to The Royal Games.” I only thought I knew how competitive the guys on my team were until we got the invitation. To make matters worse, our rival team has moved in next door to us. Confessions are made. Lines are drawn. As for me, I’m not sure I even have a place on my team anymore. The Royal Games are supposed to bring teams together, not tear them apart. But I’m stronger than they think. Nobody can run me off. At least… I hope not. The Cruel World is book 2 in the Spy Academy: The Royals Series....

One of the most critical issues prevalent in America’s educational system is the high school dropout rate (Barton, 2005). The problem of school dropouts is widespread among most of the nation’s school districts (Christenson & Thurlow, 2004). Over 50 years ago, Conant (1961) wrote that America was allowing “social dynamite” to accumulate in its most populated areas of the nation. In these areas of our nation, the dropout rates are alarming and are partially the result of several predictor variables! DROPPED was designed to research the relationship between these dropout variables and...

Are you prepared to slay the LSAT and win over the law schools of your desires? "Vocabulary for Law Students" is designed to make achieving a high LSAT score not just feasible but enjoyable! See your confidence rise as you dive into this captivating book, which is filled with all the information you need to master the 1,000 most often occurring LSAT vocabulary words.

Your High School Adventure Begins Now! Are You Ready to Take the Lead on Your Future? Stepping into high school is a major milestone, and it’s just the beginning of an exciting journey filled with opportunities, challenges, and big decisions. But there’s one question every student (and parent) should be asking: What can I do now to get ready for college? College Bound High School Checklist: From Freshman to Senior Year is your essential companion for navigating the high school experience with confidence and purpose. Whether you're a wide-eyed freshman just getting started or a focused ...

Navigate the challenges of student life with ease using our practical guide! In today's demanding academic landscape, we understand the need for a balanced approach to excel as a student. This guide is here to offer you sensible advice and proven techniques to help you enhance your academic performance, secure the grades you desire, and smoothly transition into the college programs of your choice. Discover the simplicity and effectiveness of our guide, divided into three sections, each with two chapters, providing you with a structured and easy-to-follow path. The first section delves into ...

I'm Phoenix Black. My life was pretty normal up to this point. You know, aside from having rich parents, but trust me when I say, living in the upper 1% isn't as fun as it sounds. After my dad got elected to congress, a group of terrorists are threatening my life. My parents send me to the one place they think I will be safe... prep school, AKA prison. At East Raven Academy, it's all about tradition and upholding standards... oh, who am I kidding? It's a shark tank. And me? I'm fresh meat. Welcome to the Upper East Coast. This is book 1 of 4 in the East Raven Academy Series. It is a full ...

Nothing is how it’s supposed to be. East Raven Academy is shut down. I’m on the run, and the worst part is, I don’t even know if everybody is okay. I have nobody except Sander, Jaxon and Hunter. Who is on my side? Who wants me dead? The more I find out, the scarier things get. Sander says he’s going to protect me, but what if he can’t? This is book 4 of 4 in the East Raven Academy Series. It is a full length novel. It is a slow burn, fast paced, action packed, clean, YA, mystery, spy, academy romance. Other books in this series: Ever After (Book 1) Never Ever (Book 2) Never Say ...

I did the impossible. I hacked Spy School. Except it was a complete accident. When Spy School shows up at my doorstep, I know I’m in trouble. Then they kidnap me for my ‘safety.’ I’m just a seventeen-year-old girl with blue hair. How did I end up here? This is a 50k word novella. It is a completed story with a happy ending. Hacked is a stand-alone story, though it’s set in a world with many other books. It is a slow burn, fast paced, action packed, clean, YA, mystery, spy romance. *This work was previously published with a different cover. It has been reedited, and revamped. I ...

Money Smart Teen Master money, build real wealth, and stay ahead for life Are you a teen — or the parent of one — who’s ready to take control of money instead of letting money control you? Money Smart Teen is the ultimate guide for young people who want more freedom, confidence, and power over their financial future. Whether you’re just starting to save, earning your first income, or dreaming big, this book will give you the tools to grow your money mindset step by step. 💡 Inside you’ll discover: ✅ How to budget using simple formulas like 50/30/20 ✅ Why saving early builds ...

The Parkland school shooting was the most avoidable mass murder in American history. And the policies that made it inevitable have spread to your school....

The journalism teacher who inspired generations of teenagers to aim for excellence—not just on the high school newspaper but for the rest of their lives—provides the playbook and offers strategies for everyone to improve their writing skills. Part memoir, part instruction manual, former UPI reporter and magazine freelancer Kathleen Neumeyer explains how she inadvertently taught smart but spoiled teenagers how to manage billion-dollar companies, after an inadvertent midlife career change to advising student publications at one of America’s top prep schools. Praise for Kathleen Neumeyer...

What if you didn’t have to wait until you’re 30 to be your own boss? What if your breakthrough, your business, and your financial freedom could start before you even graduate high school? While your classmates are stressing over prom and final exams, you could be building a brand, running a profitable business, and laying the foundation for a life of unshakable independence. "Teen CEO" isn’t just a book—it’s your launchpad into a future most adults only wish they had started chasing earlier. In a world where the rules are changing fast, and college debt is rising even faster, ...

Laurie Show was as compassionate as she was hardworking. The outgoing high-school junior worked part-time to pay for the home she and her divorced mother shared. Yet she always had time to tutor friends struggling in school. And she befriended a dejected classmate after his traumatic breakup with his pregnant long-time girlfriend Michelle Lambert. But soon things spiraled into jealous obsession, stalking, and a brutal attack that left Laurie murdered in her own bedroom.

New and Expanded Edition! Whether you’re a teacher, club leader, homeschool parent, or a teen looking to build confidence, Speech Class for Teens, Revised offers a flexible, easy-to-use curriculum that makes public speaking engaging and approachable. This newly revised edition includes 24 complete lessons designed to develop students’ skills in clear, confident communication. Each lesson features simple instruction, classroom-tested activities, and a practical speaking project that reinforces real-world skills like storytelling, persuasion, interviewing, and digital presentations. Who ...

There is something wrong with education in America. No. Belay that. There is something wrong with education in the world. Year after year, in different ways and using different methods, schools churn out and chew up millions of children who possess only a generalized relatively useless body of knowledge, pass a few standardized tests, and can’t seem to function in the real world. Something needs to change. It's time we switch over to a functional education that will train our kids for success rather than set them up for failure. Dr. David Powers is a Cultural Architect, combining the ...

"Master Legal Vocabulary & Terminology" provides a structured framework under which law students, lawyers and other law professionals can significantly improve their knowledge of legal vocabulary and terminology. You will be taken through the main vocabulary and grammar structures in commercial contracts and allowed to practice them through highly targeted vocabulary and grammar activities, which aim to develop, not only your lexical and grammatical skills, but also your confidence and overall competence within international legal settings.

Embark on a journey through the hallowed halls of academia with Academic Writing, a tale that weaves the struggles and triumphs of mastering academic writing into the fabric of a student’s life. Panyim, a young scholar at the crossroads of curiosity and apprehension, stands before the grand library, the gateway to a world where ideas are currency and words are the medium of exchange. As Panyim navigates the labyrinth of scholarly expectations, he encounters Deng and Nyakor, companions who illuminate the path to clarity and precision in writing. Through their shared experiences, Panyim ...

Unleash the quiz bowl champion inside you and uncover a geographical world you never knew existed with this fantastic Quiz Bowl Primer study guide! Are you preparing for a quiz bowl competition and looking for the perfect, spot-on guide to walk you through all you need to do to ace your performance? Do you want to impress your friends or family during random geography trivia games? Or are you just bored and want to give your mind a well-deserved challenge and learn while having fun in the process? Either way, this Quiz Bowl Primer has got you covered! We are encircled by geography, and ...

Brian Tracy's Eat That Frog! has helped millions around the world get more done in less time. Now this life-changing global best seller has been adapted to the specific needs of students. Tracy offers listeners tips, tools, and techniques for structuring time, setting goals, staying on task (even when you're not interested), dealing with stress, and developing the skills to achieve far more than you ever thought possible.