Education
Gay teen suicides are wake up call for nation
October 5, 2010Over the past four weeks there have been six known suicides by students who were bullied at their schools because they were gay or perceived to be gay.
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Farm-to-school could free kids from mystery meat
October 5, 2010You'd think that a program linking local farmers producing fresh, minimally processed foods with local schools would be a no-brainer.
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Obama administration ends Bush abstinence-only sex education policy
October 4, 2010The Obama administration has announced funding for comprehensive teen pregnancy prevention programs.
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Youth aim to rock the Nov. 2 vote
October 1, 2010Despite what critics and polls are saying about young voters this election cycle, youth leaders say they are paying very close attention to what candidates are saying about the issues.
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For disabled, questions abound on Race to Top
September 29, 2010Special education funding was doubled this year, but Race to the Top has more questions than answers, and doesn't address full funding in the long-term.
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