A message to parents from a teen’s grave
Oftentimes, out of personal tragedy comes a benefit to others. In the case of Jamey Rodemeyer the investigation into his
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Thoughts on teen law by Judge Tom Jacobs.
Students & teachers speak out about social media and the First Amendment
During the spring of 2011, a study* was conducted about social media and “The Future of the First Amendment.” The
Should senior Emma Sullivan apologize to Governor Brownback?
Emma Sullivan was attending a Youth in Government event in Topeka, Kansas last week. Governor Sam Brownback was addressing the
Are lockers in middle school a rite of passage?
Just when you thought a student’s life couldn’t be more competitive, locker decor has become a thriving business. Stores across
Tattoos are “pure speech” & protected under the Constitution
In November, 2011, an Arizona appellate court declared that “a tattoo, the act of tattooing, and the business of tattooing
Foster kids and identity theft: who would have thought?
There are almost 500,000 children and teenagers in foster care, emergency receiving homes and shelters in the United States. At
Is life in prison without the possibility of parole, for a 14-year-old involved in a homicide, unconstitutional?
Nationwide, there are 73 inmates who are serving life sentences with no possibility of parole for their part in homicides
Louisiana senior suspended for at-home online rant against teacher
An unnamed senior at Brusly High School in the Baton Rouge area of Louisiana finds himself in federal court because
Middle school teacher tackles bullying with software program
We recently came across a software program designed to protect victims and bystanders from ongoing bullying. Created by middle school
Rosary necklace banned at school as a gang symbol
A Nebraska school district has banned the wearing of a necklace that looks like a rosary. The photo below is