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News GUSD considers new budget plan Friday, June 12, 2009 By Clark Chronicle at Clark Magnet High School in La Crescenta, CA The recent failure of five California tax proposals has officials of the Glendale district in budget-cutting mode. Under considerations are bus service and block scheduling at Clark Magnet High. full story >
Summer School Cut Back Due To Budget Cuts Friday, June 12, 2009 By The Oarsman at Venice High School in Los Angeles, CA Facing budget shortfalls, Los Angeles school officials are canceling "get-ahead" summer classes, preserving only make-up courses. full story >
Programs preserved with new budget Tuesday, June 09, 2009 By The Californian at California High School in San Ramon, CA San Ramon schools will keep more -- far more -- than it loses to the flagging economy, as class ratios, grade school programs, libraries and other services will survive cuts. full story >
School hires 18 new staff Tuesday, June 09, 2009 By The King's Page at Rufus King IB High School in Milwaukee, WI Not all schools are suffering the poor economy. Rufus King High has hired 16 new staff members for the upcoming school year, its biggest boost in recent memory. full story >
Black discusses rumors about teacher layoffs, says class sizes will hold steady Monday, June 08, 2009 By SpiderWorld Online at Concord High School in Concord, NC Cabarrus schools are facing economic trouble, like districts everywhere, but some of those dark rumors just aren't true, says the high school principal. full story >
LAUSD Teachers Finally Make A Stand Publicly Monday, June 08, 2009 By The Oarsman at Venice High School in Los Angeles, CA Defying a court order against demonstrating, L.A. teachers took to the streets to protest school district budget cuts. full story >
Beaches closed for budget Monday, June 08, 2009 By The Charles Street Times at Lindenhurst High School in Lindenhurst, NY The recession is hitting the beaches of Long Island, as budget reductions are closing many summertime hot spots and favored activities. full story >
Features Crayola-motions: Colors, Clothing, Connection Thursday, June 11, 2009 By Mainstream at Paint Branch High School in Burtonsville, MD Colors are far more than they seem. They're emotional indicators that can say a lot about a person or the moment. full story >
Students Skeptical of City Summer Job Program Tuesday, June 09, 2009 By The Green Chair at Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, DC D.C.'s summer youth jobs program left a sour taste for some kids last summer. Memories linger and word spreads, leaving some teens wondering if they'll apply this year. full story >
Finding a Suit That Suits You Tuesday, June 09, 2009 By The Green Chair at Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington, DC Too much may be more alluring than too little when it comes to swim suits. full story >
Student ‘intextication’ -- dependence on texting -- is spreading Tuesday, June 09, 2009 By The Californian at California High School in San Ramon, CA Teachers and students may disagree on the subject, but they both see that texting is a growing issue in schools. Students say it's a necessity of modern life; teachers call it a distraction. full story >
Hey, seniors! Are you ready to hit the beach? Monday, June 08, 2009 By SpiderWorld Online at Concord High School in Concord, NC Senior week is a lot of things to prospective graduates -- a time of freedom, a time of bonding, a time for goodbyes -- but it's most of all a time to cut loose and have fun. full story >
What could be behind decline of religion in America? Monday, June 08, 2009 By SpiderWorld Online at Concord High School in Concord, NC Why are young people turning away from religion? Their reasons are varied and consistently strong. full story >
Opinion What did you just call me? Monday, June 08, 2009 By The Candle at Scappoose High School in Scappoose, OR The "S" word should never be tolerated. How in the world did it ever come into vogue? full story >
Windmills prove a better choice Monday, June 08, 2009 By The Charles Street Times at Lindenhurst High School in Lindenhurst, NY We have become so dependent on certain luxuries today, that it would be impossible to rid ourselves of them completely without suffering from immense withdrawals. There are some things that haven’t b full story >
Rising costs, lower job rates; Is college worth it? Monday, June 08, 2009 By The Charles Street Times at Lindenhurst High School in Lindenhurst, NY Higher education is a requirement of a sound future for many, but not for all. What is necessary is a clear head and careful considerations of the options. full story >
Grading scale proposal isn't for the best Monday, June 08, 2009 By Crimson Aviator at De Pere High School in De Pere, WI A change of the grading scale is unfair to students, and shouldn't be approved. full story >
More than just losing Weight Monday, June 08, 2009 By Titan Tribune at Heide Trask High School in Rocky Point, NC Bulimia is suffered by millions of Americans, and maybe somebody you know. It affects its victims physically and emotionally. full story >
Finding a Job Monday, June 08, 2009 By The Flash at Fraser High School in Fraser, MI The tough economy has put teens at a disadvantage in the competition for jobs. Adults are taking many positions formerly occupied by high-schoolers. The states can -- and should -- help boost the chan full story >
Entertainment Electronic Entertainment Expo 2009 Friday, June 12, 2009 By Clark Chronicle at Clark Magnet High School in La Crescenta, CA If your nerdish L.A.-area pals are stumbling around goo-goo eyed and drooling, it could be they're still reeling from the recent Electronic Entertainment Expo, a techno-rush for the gaming addict. full story >