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Thoughts on teen law by Judge Tom Jacobs.

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“It was my first time seeing judges coming to our school – it was awesome”

This was 11-year-old Tyson Gibbs’ comment following a school assembly at Lowe Elementary School in Kentucky. A new judge was 

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New poll indicates “sexting” is common

The practice or trend of sharing naked or semi-naked pictures on the Internet or by cell phone is not a 

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Teen killers wonder what it’s like to take a life

In two disturbing cases recently, two teens have acted on their thoughts about killing. In Ohio, seventeen year old Andrew 

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Teen attitudes improve over past 20 years

In a nationwide survey of over 3,000 girls and boys in grades three through twelve, more teens are making responsible life decisions 

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Can you pass this Cyberbullying test?

How much do you know about Cyberbullying? Think about and discuss in class or with your family the following statements.* These 

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Praise pays at Vermont school

More than 50 elementary schools in Vermont have implemented the Positive Behavioral Support approach to school discipline. The basic idea 

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Student ordered to pay $675,000 for downloading music

Joel Tenebaum is a 25 year old graduate student at Boston University who was accused of illegally downloading 30 songs. The 

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White House science fair features how “cool science can be”

In an attempt to shine the spotlight on America’s young inventors, the White House announced a national science fair in 

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Student privacy includes praise for high grades

It may sound like a petty issue but, to some, disclosure of student data is serious business.  When students receive 

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High school graduation speech is not an opportunity to preach

At her June, 2006 graduation ceremony in Nevada, senior Brittany McComb was one of the valedictorians. During the Foothill High 

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