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Thoughts on teen law by Judge Tom Jacobs.

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New sexting law tested in Pennsylvania

Two students at Greenburg Salem Middle School, Pennsylvania have received tickets for a sexting incident last October. The unnamed students 

Red Mountain High School
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16-year-old girl threatens to blow up school

A few days before the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut in December, 2012, a student at Red 

Blaer Iceland Name Change
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“Girl” wants to use her real name

There are a few countries that have official lists of approved names. When children are born parents must give them 

Tony Michael Rockford mugshot
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A HUGE reason to avoid sexting – sextortion!!

You may have heard the term sextortion used before, but if not, it refers to online sexual extortion.  Predators obtain 

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Teen’s poem about Sandy Hook massacre brings suspension

California high school student, Courtni Webb, wrote about her thoughts and feelings following the elementary school massacre in December, 2012 

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College student granted protection from parents

Are you familiar with the term “helicopter parents?” These are moms and dads who hover over their kids even after 

Jack Pinto Sandy Hook School
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These 20 faces should end the debate – it’s time to legislate!

Senator Diane Feinstein of California will introduce a bill into Congress in January, 2013. Reportedly it will ban the sale, possession, 

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Do as I say, not as I do – Teachers Caught Cheating!

This story may be one that leaves you scratching your head. Men and women with the desire to enter the classroom 

Michelle Obama visits elementary school
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Should schools be tracking students’ weight?

You have undoubtedly read about the obesity problem in America. It includes adults as well as elementary, middle and high 

Ky Supreme Court
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Does Kentucky law mandate belief in God?

Tom Riner is a state legislator in Kentucky. He is also a Baptist minister who believes America is a nation 

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