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Thoughts on teen law by Judge Tom Jacobs.

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Should parents be punished for your truancy?

West Virginia is taking a close look at their education system and the ongoing problem with students who are late 

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Tech-savvy youth liberate Egypt

After thirty years of political and economic repression, the regime of President Hosni Mubarek of Egypt was ousted. On January 

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Caleb Laieski: A Teen Activist for LGBT Youth Rights

Nearly 9 out of 10 LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) students experienced harassment in the past year because of 

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California families needed for new reality show

Women’s Entertainment Television (WEtv) is creating a new reality show about families in crisis. Some episodes will deal with bullying and 

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Drunk driving course for teens has deadly funding

In Los Angeles, California, the Coroner’s Office supports a program for teen drivers that includes a visit to the morgue. 

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Fined for not saying the Pledge of Allegiance

Massachusetts has a law that requires teachers to lead students in the Pledge of Allegiance at the start of every 

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New Sexting Laws in 2011

As you know, sexting has become a huge issue in recent years resulting in tragic endings for some teenagers and extremely 

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Freshman “made lots of people smile and laugh”

This is one of many comments added to a Facebook group mourning the death of Kameron E. Jacobsen. On January 18, 

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Bullycide is not limited to the United states

Suicide by anyone, anywhere is a loss for family, friends and the world at large. When a young person decides 

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High school students take on texting while driving

In Fairfax County, Virginia, there is the country’s largest highway construction project underway. Concerns about worker safety led to a competition 

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