I have been desperately advocating for my 17 1/2year old bipolar son. He has just recently been diagnosed and is not psychotic when he is medicated. His is a dual diagnoses because of marijuana use as well as having a mild language based learning disability. His psychiatrist and doctors at McLeans hospital in Boston strongly recommend a residential academic therapeutic school for him. Every where I turn I am told there is no such thing for him.(dept. of mental health as well as the school dept. have told me this.) Any leads would be appreciated. Surely on God’s green earth there must be a place for this bright, gifted writer and young musician.

Anne Breckenridge

To The Editor,

I think that this article was good for students with special needs because some students don’t know how to find resources. They think they can’t go to college because people don’t tell them. I’m going to Landmark College.

Aisha

To The Editor,

Last summer I developed Osgood’s when high school soccer practice began. I probably got it because I had started to grow a lot that summer plus overusing it in the tough soccer try-outs. In a few months soccer practice will start again and I am almost positive that I will still be growing, is there a high risk for me to get it again? Is there anything I can do over the summer besides keeping my knees in shape to prevent it? Any help would be appreciated...

Justin Cholewa

To The Editor,

I have had years of battling the Special Ed department in NYC. I have a 7th grader going to the Science Museum School at MS 44 and it has been a challenge. In many ways my highly intelligent and creative child has regressed from lack of motivation and inspiration. Every year I want to take him out of the program he is in and put him somewhere more challenging but most of the schools have a long waiting list and do not even respond 7to you, such as the Churchill etc. It is a real shame the way things are. Poor kids! A tremendous waste of mind and life.

Nima Azour

Response To: Choices: Perspectives of a Patient With Parkinson’s Disease

To The Editor,

Why hasn’t Michael J. Fox tried spheramine?

Donnie Johnston

Responses To Articles on Teenage Depression and Suicide

To The Editor,

I think it’s amazing how much teenagers commit suicide because of depression. There should be some type of help for them to try to avoid these kinds of accidents.

Gabrielle Mendez

To The Editor,

I liked your arguments on depression, but it is quite sad.

Yani, San Salvador

To The Editor,

Students are getting crazy because of too much work and social problems...they should have a counselor or a physiologist in school. Religious activities should help too.

Laura

Kiki,Wisconsin

To The Editor,

I really thought this article was helpful. I am doing a thesis report on teenage depression. If you have any more information that could be helpful would you please send it to this email: DaBaddPrincess14@aol.com. Thank You!

Heather, Carlisle, Pennsylvania

I recently suffered the loss of my son’s best friend who committed suicide 10 days ago. I wish he had the help of a mentor during his school career. He dropped out of high school at age 16 years. I am currently trying to get Virginia Beach City Public Schools to perhaps implement some kind of program to make parents, teachers, and caregivers aware of the warning signs of depression in children and teenagers.

Judy Goodwin

Responses To:

Mary Lou Retton Starts “Flip Flop Shop”

I would like to meet Mary Lou Retton. I am on a team and would like to go to the Olympics just like she did. I have already met Amanda Borden. She is really cool. So now I would like to meet Mary Lou.

Debbie

To The Editor,

I really like this site. I’m doing this research project on Mary Lou Retton and this site really helped me on this project. Thanks a lot,

Megan Murdoch,

Bishop, TX

Response To: Michael DiPiano: Teacher, Coach, Transplant Recipient

To The Editor,

Big man, nice article, nice job as always. You are truly an inspiration to many, keep up the great work.

Glenn Newton

Response To: Home Study International

I am interested in Homeschooling my daughter in 8th grade.

Holly Davis

Response To: St. John’s Marcus Hatten Sets Sights on NBA

Hatten is my favorite player, I think is he extremely underrated and will be a very good fit in the NBA, I hope the nets draft him. Where do you think he will go and what pick?

Joe

New Jersey

Response To: Shakespeare Program

To The Editor,

That’s amazing! Congratulations! I’d like to know, as we near the end of this school year, how did the National Shakespeare Co. do? What did they do? Can I get a copy of Romeo and Juliet in New Jersey? I am starting a drama program in a Montessori school in Massachusetts and sure could use any advice.

Megan Mear

Response To:

Vocational Education Resurgent

I am a special education teacher at a brand new private school in inner-city New Orleans. We are currently searching for a vocational program for our special needs students. I am interested in speaking with someone about the CTE program.

Jennifer Fraser

New Orleans, LA

Response To:

Next Battle in the War Over School Reform

Thank you for the excellent editorial, “The Next Battle in the War Over School Reform”. We must fight for our children’s’ education and ward off political and personal gain. Education is the strength of our economy and the strength of our democracy.

Ed Wachtel

New York City, NY

Response To:

Klaas Kids & Court TV
Present Forensics Curriculum

To The Editor,

I am a special ed. teacher in Seattle who has many unmotivated kids. We are all tired of worksheets and isolated knowledge and I personally have a great interest in forensics, so when I found this site, it got me thinking (and excited!). Kids love science, especially when it’s hands-on, and what better way to really bring in all areas of learning with real purpose and get kids excited than this? How can I start and is anyone available to help bring this into an inner-city elementary school in Seattle (with a LOT of high-risk kids!)?

Any response would be greatly appreciated!

Jeannie Hippo

Seattle, Washington

Blackman Lecture at Teachers College

Just read Mr. Kushner’s article on the “Blackman Lecture at Teachers College” in Education Update. It was educational, informative, and well written. Thank you.

Len Blackman

Professor Emeritus, Teachers College

Response To: Outstanding Teachers

To The Editor,

Thank you and keep on promoting good teachers as this is a great way to focus on the reason why our children excel in so many ways.

Jim Quail

Free Daytime English Classes Offered at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House

To The Editor,

Agradeceria informar a mi mail si existen este tipo de programas de lecciones gratis de ingles en Queens, en el area de Jamaica