For public schools, the incentive for installing solar-power systems has gotten a little more appetizing. Federal, state, and local government funding and private assistance are making it easier than ever for public schools to go green. But, what about the incentive for private-independent schools?

Online giving isn't new—people have been using the Internet to make contributions for more than 15 years. As donors have grown increasingly comfortable making their contributions online, giving via the Internet has shot up exponentially. In 2000, online donations totaled $250 million. Just five years later, that ballooned to $4.5 billion. And that only represents 2-3% of annual individual giving of $200 billion.

Regardless if you're a morning person, an afternoon person, or one of those late night creatives, you still need to start your day off on the right track. Studies show that if you eat breakfast in the morning, you have more energy to power through those morning tasks. It's like a jump-start for your brain.

We are at the height of faculty recruitment season … and you will be selecting candidates, conducting interviews, and making your choices for the next academic year. Yes, you are looking for the most mission-appropriate teachers for your school—but did you know that some seemingly innocent, "get to know you" questions can be illegal in terms of the hiring laws?

Dollars are tight and parents have more public options for their kids in the form of charter and magnet schools. For families on the fence—those who are evaluating if your school is "worth it"—a quality advisory program is a clear difference-maker.

Waytogo (W2G) for Rhode Island students has gone viral! In case you haven't seen this yet, there's new career planning software on the Internet—and it's geared toward the eighth graders in your school!

It may not be football season, but that doesn't mean sports-related and fitness-equipment-related injuries can be forgotten until next school year. One of the most frequent sources of negligence claims and lawsuits against personnel and facilities stems from the use of exercise equipment. Many claims report a failure to properly instruct on the proper use of equipment and/or insufficient supervision. These claims often include allegations related to the following*:

Allowing kids to go online unsupervised and without ground rules is like letting them explore a major metropolis by themselves. The Internet, like a city, offers enormous opportunities for entertainment and education, but also presents risks. —The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Springtime brings out more than new leaves and flowers—it brings out all those little critters, too. As classes start to wander outdoors again, exploring kids wander through the sports fields again, and school gardens begin to grow, this is a good time to be reminded of potential allergies to insect bites and stings.

Editorial Most adults, if not all of us, set out each morning on a quiet journey to find happiness. We don't always find it—we don't always look in the right places to find it—but we always intend to. Teenagers set out each morning on the same journey. They want to be accepted, appreciated, respected, and most of all, happy.