Teachers fear restraint powers will bring chaos

Troubled teens get second chance in new city setting On a November night 17 years ago, Alvin Chaplin pored over a list of troubled youths. He chose a handful of teenage boys to live in a new group home in Stafford County. The home would be named for Chaplin, who dedicated the last two decades [...]

Bring Your Horse with You to Dallas

There are few cities in the United States that are as welcoming to horses and their owners as Dallas. The variety of boarding facilities, training opportunities, horse shows and rodeos all make Dallas one of the most horse-friendly places around. One example of the excellence in Dallas is the Park Lane Equestrian Center. This is [...]

Tests? Bring ‘em On! Academic Summer Camp Makes Test-taking Easy

What comes up for you when you hear the word “test”? I’ll never make it. I’m going to fail. I need to go to the nurse. These are typical responses we hear from students. Over the years, young people develop certain attitudes about school. Their attitudes are made up not just of the actual experiences [...]

Gear up to the Beach and Bring Your Beach Chairs

Beach chairs make your outdoor relaxation at the beach more comfortable and make the most of the gorgeous weather. If you reckon that beach blanket or a mat is sufficient for an excursion to the shore with jam-packed beaches nowadays, you might find hundreds of people bringing the same beach blankets blocking each other’s [...]