Is graffiti a crime or art?
A month-long exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles opened in April, 2011. “Art in the Streets”
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Discuss the law with other teens.
Should Casey Anthony be allowed to keep a new baby or adopt one?
You may have heard something about the recent Casey Anthony jury trial. In June, 2008, Casey was 22 years old
High school valedictorian allowed to pray at graduation
Prayer in public schools has been debated in classrooms and courtrooms for decades.* There have been cases involving a moment
The “N” word is no ordinary word
You don’t have to look far to find an example of someone disciplined or fired for using the “N” word.
Justices uphold parental rights to violent video exposure by their children
It has been an ongoing battle between the ten-billion-dollar video game industry and states attempting to legislate protection of minors.
Is encouraging someone to commit suicide “protected speech?”
That is what William Melchert-Dinkel is claiming in Minnesota. Dinkel was convicted of encouraging Mark Drybrough (age 32) and Nadia
Should teachers have access to juvenile court records?
The debate over juvenile privacy and teacher safety is underway in Texas. A bill is before the legislature that would
GPS tracking for truants
In a final effort to keep students from skipping classes or full days, some school districts are resorting to technology.
High school cheerleader turned down by Supreme Court
H.S. (full name not disclosed since she’s a minor) was a student in the Silsbee Independent School District in Texas. She
Teacher encourages students to protest
Hope Moffett, age 25, worked with Teach for America before taking a position at Audenried High School in Philadelphia two