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The real world: Iraq The real world: Iraq
In the HBO documentary "Baghdad High," four high schoolers film their lives in a war zone.
Sarah Hepola Aug 5, 2008
15 years ago I said something offensive and now I want to apologize 15 years ago I said something offensive and now I want to apologize
Something slipped out of my mouth in junior high and it has bothered me all this time. Is it too late?
By Cary Tennis Jul 25, 2008
The real high-school musical The real high-school musical
Forget Zac Efron and his singing, dancing friends. These real, live high-school musical videos deserve a standing ovation.
By Mark Schone Jun 12, 2008
I'm a doubting teenager I'm a doubting teenager
My experience contradicts what I have been taught. I feel guilty and alone.
By Cary Tennis Jan 18, 2008
Maternity leave ... from math class? Maternity leave ... from math class?
Denver school board considers family-friendlier policy for pregnant students.
Lynn Harris Jan 9, 2008
What teen girls are made of What teen girls are made of
In their own dark and funny words, four teenage girls tell us everything we need to know about sex, parents and gym class.
By Carey Dunne, Eliza Appleton, Emma Considine, Deborah Kim Nov 7, 2007
My girlfriend's daughter is dressing like a stripper for Halloween! My girlfriend's daughter is dressing like a stripper for Halloween!
I'm disturbed to see this 16-year-old girl pretending to be a slut!
By Cary Tennis Oct 31, 2007
A prom to remember A prom to remember
Audiofile reveals the perfect songs for a high schooler's big night.
May 31, 2007
Bright lights, big pity Bright lights, big pity
The low-rated but brilliant drama "Friday Night Lights" needs a Hail Mary pass from NBC if it's going to see a second season.
By Heather Havrilesky Mar 7, 2007
Big man on campus Big man on campus
Author Jeremy Iversen went undercover as a high school student. The experience taught him about text messaging and steroids -- and the failures of U.S. education policy.
By David Kent Randall Oct 3, 2006
I don't want my husband at my high school reunion I don't want my husband at my high school reunion
I'm not ashamed of him, but I think he'll be bored and make me nervous.
By Cary Tennis May 31, 2006
My high school yearbook staff are all slackers and idiots My high school yearbook staff are all slackers and idiots
I asked the director if I could get rid of them, but it looks like I'll be editing a pack of morons.
By Cary Tennis May 22, 2006
I'm having trouble with my high school friend I'm having trouble with my high school friend
My best friend since seventh grade is acting weird and I don't know what to do.
By Cary Tennis May 16, 2006
Life Classroom confidential
Following a number of high-profile sex abuse scandals, high schools across the country have begun carefully policing teacher-student relationships. But is this new vigilance keeping the most committed teachers from doing their best?
By Sarah Karnasiewicz Apr 27, 2006
The great debate The great debate
At the world championships of high school debate, teenage Demosthenes spouted off about sex, politics and house parties.
By Mark Oppenheimer Apr 10, 2006
Coach Coach
Afraid he'd blow it, my ex-husband didn't want to coach our daughter. He changed his mind -- and we all won.
By Susan Straight Dec 7, 2005
Abstinence pledges suck -- literally
As news spreads that teens who pledge chastity have lots more kinky sex, millions of aging boomers ask: Where was Bush when I was in high school?
By Bill Maher Apr 1, 2005
Sex ed as art film
A new series about sex -- on Showtime this weekend -- dares to make movies for teens by teens.
By Amy Benfer Feb 14, 2003
When the drug war invades the chess club When the drug war invades the chess club
ACLU lawyer Graham Boyd discusses the impact of Thursday's Supreme Court decision to allow drug testing of students who participate in extracurricular school activities.
By Janelle Brown Jun 28, 2002
Justice Kennedy should recuse himself Justice Kennedy should recuse himself
His intemperate remarks in a crucial school drug-testing case clearly betray unacceptable bias.
By Eric Blumenson Apr 22, 2002
"The Oldest Rookie" "The Oldest Rookie"
In 1998, at age 35, Jim Morris, a high school teacher and baseball coach, made a bet with his young players that would catapult him from a tryout with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays all the way to the major leagues.
Read by Kevin O'Rourke Apr 3, 2001
Banning the bullies Banning the bullies
In the wake of school shootings, state legislatures are considering laws to crack down on harassment and violence in schools. How will they tell the bullies from the victims?
By Fiona Morgan Mar 15, 2001
The perfect high The perfect high
An Illinois public school has achieved stunning success by admitting only gifted students and lavishing them with resources. But is this fair?
By Meredith Maran Jan 24, 2001
Welcome to the curriculum from hell Welcome to the curriculum from hell
Since when is "Hotel California" poetry?
By Sara Hazlewood Sep 13, 2000
A reader's guide to the Columbine report
We point you to the highlights in a true-crime chronology of the high school killing spree
By Daryl Lindsey May 17, 2000
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