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Nearly one in three U.S. teens report being cyberbullied. Of those, 64% say it affected their ability to learn and feel safe at school. October is National Bullying Prevention Month and is a time for schools and families to stay informed and offer practical solutions and support.

In his recent album Chopin: The Complete Nocturnes, Tom Hicks brings historic insights and artistic intuition to a cherished part of the piano repertoire.

As students return to classrooms, schools are closely monitoring health trends including mental health challenges, declining vaccination rates, and increasing absenteeism. Addressing these issues requires collaboration between schools, families, and community partners.

School’s back in session, and families across the country are trying to navigate routines and homework responsibilities with intention. While it’s not always welcome, homework is a chance for kids to build confidence and take ownership, especially when parents offer encouragement instead of answers.

Adolescents need about nine hours of sleep to support healthy growth and development, but many in the U.S. aren’t getting enough rest.

From a young age, boys are taught to silence their feelings. Many grow up hearing “boys don’t cry." Girls are more likely to receive nurturing, emotional language, while boys receive messages of competition and stoicism.

Many institutions are using AI-powered chatbots to provide 24/7 access to campus life resources. At the College of Charleston, Clyde the Chatbot is leading the way—checking in with students, answering questions, and offering support.

A College of Charleston professor who shared her love of travel with students was among those killed in a streetcar crash in Lisbon, Portugal.

With adolescent mental health challenges on the rise, empathy isn’t just important—it’s essential. Empathy, or putting yourself in someone else’s shoes, helps students feel seen, connected, and supported.

Strapped for student housing, the College of Charleston plans to open a new dorm in 2028. But community members say the building site, an historic public burial ground, is already occupied.