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Thoughts on teen law by Judge Tom Jacobs.

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Getting even by sexting backfires on teen couple

Breaking up with each other is hard enough regardless of your age. But with the sexting craze and short-term relationships 

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April 15, 2011 – National Day of Silence

On Friday, April 15, 2011, you can show your support of gay rights by participation in the National Day of Silence. Thousands of 

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Top 5 prom stories of students fighting for their right to date, dance & dress

In recent years, there have been several cases involving lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)  students challenging school officials over 

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Graffiti artist sentenced to set example to young taggers

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Marcelita Haynes told Cristian Gheorghiu, also known as “Smear” that he could help inspire teenagers 

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Does your school have a police officer on duty?

Many public schools across the country have a police officer on campus during the day. Sometimes referred to as “school 

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Know your rights at school: Can the police question you?

Today the United States Supreme Court will hear the oral argument in the case of J.D.B. v. North Carolina concerning when 

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How Teens Can Help Japan

Students and young people everywhere are wanting to help the people of Japan in the aftermath of the devastating 9.0 

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8th-grade hacker’s suspension upheld

Derek Harris went to South Pontotoc Middle School in Mississippi. His mother worked as a secretary at the elementary school 

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One cuss word leads to $637 in fines

In one Texas high school, swearing can result in a trip to court rather than the principal’s office. North Mesquite 

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$12,000 in truancy fines?

After three unexcused absences from school, Pennsylvania law allows parents and students to be fined. The court also has the 

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