Among the many atrocities of our country’s criminal justice system is one particularly shameful statistic: The U.S. stands alone as the only nation that sentences youth under 18 to life in prison without parole. Today the U.S. Supreme Court will hear the stories of two people given such sentences, and will decide whether the punishment […]
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Should we keep locking kids up and throwing away the keys? Supreme Court to decide
Can a Boy Wear a Skirt to School?
BY now, most high school dress codes have just about done away with the guesswork. Girls: no midriff-baring blouses, stiletto heels, miniskirts. Boys: no sagging pants, muscle shirts. But do the math. “Rules” + “teenager” = “challenges.” If the skirt is an acceptable length, can a boy wear it? Can a girl attend her prom […]
What's wrong with 'meep'? It's all in how you say it
DANVERS — It's no surprise that using bad language in school can get you into hot water. But "meep"? Danvers High parents recently got an automated call from the principal warning them that if students say or display the word "meep" at school, they could face suspension. Meep doesn't mean much, unless you are Beaker […]
Teen, Attleboro reach broken wrist settlement
ATTLEBORO — A Massachusetts high school student whose wrist was broken when she was arrested by police has agreed to a $100,000 settlement. Esther Durex, a 17-year-old Attleboro High School honor student, said she was struck multiple times when she was stopped and questioned after leaving a party in October 2008. Police alleged she was […]
Why do I hate school?
It's okay to hate school: There is nothing wrong with you. FORUMS - Come talk to other people who hate school as much as you do. :) Site Purpose: This is a support site for students who can't stand being forced to go to school. We are not telling you to drop out, rebel or do […]
Internet changes course of learning
Cassie Tompkins wanted her children to receive a quality education, but the Seattle resident also wanted Bailey and Brannon to pursue their blossoming acting careers. “After months of research, what we found at East Valley (Online School) meets both of these,” Tompkins said of a program launched this year by East Valley School District. Bailey, […]
Newest Clio commissioner, 19, aided by Facebook
Clio, Michigan -- Mid-Michigan youth are continually being encouraged to get involved in their communities, but one local teenager took that to the extreme. He's the newest Clio City Commissioner, and he's just 19-years-old. The next time you go shopping at the Clio VG's, be sure to say hello to City Commissioner Edward Mosher. That's […]
China bans physical punishment for Internet addicts
BEIJING (Reuters) - China's Ministry of Health has banned the use of physical punishment to wean teens off the net, months after a boy was beaten to death at an Internet boot camp. Chinese parents have turned to more than 200 organisations offering treatment for Internet "disorders" as the government increasingly warns of unhealthy Internet […]
Student Made Blow Torch, Set Fire In School Bathroom
Authorities are investigating after a fire was set in a bathroom at Pittsburgh Science and Technology Academy on Tuesday. Several hundred students and faculty were evacuated after police said someone intentionally set the blaze by using a spray can to make a blow torch. An arrest was made, but police haven’t released the suspect's identity […]
School Employee Accused Of Forcing Student To Eat Pizza
A paraprofessional at Deltona Middle School has been suspended for allegedly trying to force a student to eat pizza. According to the Daytona Beach News-Journal, the Volusia County School Board suspended Daniel Marquis for three days without pay Friday. A school district investigative report says Marquis held the pizza to the student’s mouth and continued […]
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