Teachers become students at the Supreme Court
Every summer the U.S. Supreme Court sponsors a six-day program for social studies teachers. The Summer Institute for Teachers began
Judge Tom
Judge Tom is the founder and moderator of AsktheJudge.info. He is a retired juvenile judge and spent 23 years on the bench. He has written several books for lawyers and judges as well as teens and parents including 'Teen Cyberbullying Investigated' (Free Spirit Publishing) and 'Every Vote Matters: the Power of Your Voice, from Student Elections to the Supreme Court' (Free Spirit Publishing). In 2020, the American Bar Association published "Cyberbullying Law," the nation's first case-law book written for lawyers, judges and law students. When he's not answering teens' questions, Judge Tom volunteers with the American Red Cross and can be found hiking, traveling and reading.
Don’t expect cell phone privacy at work
Jeff Quon was issued a pager when he was hired to work for the Ontario Police Department in California. The
Should condoms be available in elementary school?
The Cape Cod public school district in Massachusetts passed a policy regarding the issuance of condoms to its students. The policy
Survey on teen online behavior encouraging
In a recent survey of 1400 children and teens from 10 to 17-years-old,* it appears that teens are careful about
Theodore Boone, Kid Lawyer
“Theodore Boone, Kid Lawyer” by John Grisham (2010). Since you’re on this website, we assume you have some interest in
“Don’t shoot” to celebrate the Fourth of July
Shannon was talking on a cellphone in her backyard in Arizona. The 14-year-old was struck by a bullet that fell from
Zero tolerance includes toy Army figures
The second grade class at Tiogue School in Rhode Island was going to meet with their pen pals from another
Zero-tolerance includes toy Army figures
The second grade class at Tiogue School in Rhode Island was going to meet with their pen pals from another
Cell phone catches teacher beating student
Isaiah Reagins was a student at Jamie’s House Charter School in Houston, Texas. On April 29, 2010 he was assaulted
Arrested for “wasting time”
The World Cup soccer match is underway in South Africa. Thirty-two nations are competing for first place victory. The competition