Category: Education

One of the largest consumers of vaping is teenagers. In fact, it is reported from figures released in 2026 that 1.44 million middle school and high school students report that they have vaped within the last 30 days. Additionally, 27.4% of teenagers who use report vaping every day.   Vaping is...

Lakeside Educational Network has had the privilege of working with 35 regional school districts. We assist our regional districts by providing educational and clinical services to students that have struggled to succeed in a traditional school district setting. There have been a range of approaches to the needs of students,...

As the 2026-27 school year begins, there may be a sense of anticipation of what the new school year will bring for students. For most students they encounter new classes, teachers, routines and different academic goals and achievements. For many students there are good challenges that they can look forward...

This is the “back to school” time of year. We often reflect on when the first day of school happens, what school supplies do we buy, what new clothes may be needed, and all the logistics of sending our kids off to school. There is a level of anticipation, some...

In my last post I addressed the issue of how AI can be used for good. As we consider some of the positive aspects of AI use, we know that it is a relevant and important tool for students. AI can be utilized for many aspects of improving the research...

Public schools, particularly in our area, are regional in nature and are divided into school districts that have a number of schools in each school district. They elect their School Board and are typically run by the Superintendent, Administrative staff and Principals. Often, public schools are perceived as larger institutions...

I reflected on Lakeside’s graduations in my last post and they all did live up to their expectations of being very moving with inspirational stories of life transformation. Although graduations are significant accomplishments to be celebrated, we often find it to be an experience that can have some melancholy and...

Each day we entrust our children in America to schools where teachers educate them, guide them, deal with a myriad of student issues and help them achieve their yearly academic goals. It is such an important role to play in their lives and will have impact to their future in...

One of the initial purposes of Lakeside’s first school was to help with truancy of our students. Ever since those early days, one significant reason for referrals to our four schools and Mobile Support Program is the fact that students have stopped going to their school on a regular basis....

Helping students that are dysregulated, struggling with their mental health, creating difficulty for their families and not doing well in their school and community can be challenging. They need so much, and often their situations are very complex. Whether it be some kind of trauma, life adversity, learning incapacities or...