Written by Brandon I will never forget that day in June when I heard Judge Banales say, “You are hereby sentenced to 60 years in the Texas Department of Corrections”. My legs felt like spaghetti, my hands went cold. I had no moisture in my mouth. I was numb all over. I wanted to throw […]
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Gordon Brown: UK voting age should be lowered to 16
Unveiling proposals to restore trust in the political system following the expenses scandal, the Prime Minister said that he was in favour of votes for 16 and 17-year-olds following an extensive consultation and as part of wider reforms. One of these could see 16-year-olds given a formal coming of age ceremony, as is done for […]
Pa. high school students form anti-censorship alliance
Students of Council Rock High School South have united to form South Students Against Literary and Cinematic Censorship in order to combat attempts by some parents to limit media use in the curriculum. Ryan Carlin founded the group after parents petitioned the school board to ban R-rated films in the classroom. Carlin accumulated more than […]
School system in Va. won't teach version of Anne Frank book
Culpeper County public school officials have decided to stop assigning a version of Anne Frank's diary, one of the most enduring symbols of the atrocities of the Nazi regime, after a parent complained that the book includes sexually explicit material and homosexual themes. "The Diary of a Young Girl: the Definitive Edition," which was published […]
North Carolina Schools May Cut Chunk Out of U.S. History Lessons
He may be the president who governed during the Civil War, freeing the slaves, but under a new curriculum proposal for North Carolina high schools, U.S. history would begin years after President Lincoln, with the presidency of Rutherford B. Hayes in 1877. State education leaders say this may help students learn about more recent history […]
Girl, 6, Handcuffed, Committed Because Of Classroom Behavior
A Port St. Lucie first-grade student was handcuffed and committed to a mental health facility because of her classroom behavior, and her parents are furious that the school took such extreme measures. Mickey Shalansky explained Wednesday what he said happened to his 6-year-old daughter at Parkway Elementary. "She couldn't put her in two handcuffs because […]
18-year-olds in Nebraska closer to being considered adults under law like in most states
Eighteen-year-olds still won't be full adults under Nebraska law, but will be closer to it under a bill making its way through the state Legislature. Lawmakers gave first-round approval Wednesday to a measure that would allow 18-year-olds to enter into contracts for things like rental houses and receive medical care without parental consent. Parents would […]
Trenton drafts security update after high school fights
Breaches in security that led to a brawl last week in the hallways of Trenton Central High School will be outlined for the public sometime this week, according to Superintendent Rodney Lofton. Last Tuesday, a security guard was stabbed and seven students were taken into custody after a melee during a break in classes. Director […]
Dictionary back in school after 'oral sex' flap
Calif. district had pulled all copies after parent complained about entry A California school district that pulled a dictionary from classrooms because it defined oral sex will allow it back on the shelves. A committee of parents, teachers and administrators decided on Tuesday to permit fourth- and fifth-graders at Oak Meadows Elementary School in Menifee […]
Stevenson High School: Newspaper editors resign in protest
Ever since he started at Stevenson High School, senior Evan Ribot has gone to the journalism room nearly every day, working his way up through the ranks of the nationally recognized student newspaper. "My job with the paper has defined my high school career," said Ribot, the managing editor. But Tuesday, that career ended. Ribot […]
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