Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Jessica Calefati

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California Law Targets Cyberbullying

Students may be suspended or expelled for harassing their peers. more >>

Gay High Schools Offer a Haven From Bullies

But the schools in Milwaukee and New York also reawaken the debate over school segregation. more >>

Take More Naps

A new study shows they recharge you better than caffeine or sleeping late. more >>

Milwaukee to Form Gay-Friendly Middle School

The Milwaukee Public School System will expand services provided by its gay-friendly high school. more >>

L.A. School Superintendent Steps Down

The move causes more tumult for a district that's likely to face $200 million to $400 million in cuts. more >>

New Study Blames Prescription Drugs for Bulk of Fatal Overdoses

A whopping 93 percent of overdose deaths in West Virginia are blamed on abuse of prescription opiates. more >>

The Teenage Face of Heroin Abuse: Sean O'Conner, 19

He entered rehab after overdosing at a friend's party and being left alone, leaning against a tree. more >>

A Heroin Addict at the Age of 13: Jessica Polmann, 18

After five years of abusing the drug, she has been clean for five months. more >>

The Young Face of Drug Abuse in the Northeast: Kristen Delgado, 18

She is one of a growing wave of teenagers and 20-somethings addicted to heroin. more >>

Heroin Hits the Suburbs Hard Amid Wave of Drug Abuse by Teens and 20-Somethings

A sad trail of addiction among young people is spreading beyond the Northeast's inner cities. more >>

The High School That Beat Katrina

A New Orleans high school finds academic success after surviving Hurricane Katrina. more >>

The High School That Beat Katrina

A New Orleans high school finds academic success after surviving Hurricane Katrina. more >>

Giving Students Cash for Grades

Programs in Washington, D.C., and Chicago offer students financial rewards for class work. more >>

A Turnaround for Baltimore Schools

A modest enrollment gain this fall could signal a big shift for the school district. more >>

A Big Election Day Raises Student Security Concerns

Child safety worries could prompt districts to cancel class on November 4. more >>

A Third High School for Gay Students

Chicago may join New York and Milwaukee as a city with a gay-friendly school. more >>

Latin Surges in Popularity

Great teachers are helping students take a new interest in the ancient language. more >>

Taking a Closer Look at Detroit Schools

A new report examines the district’s struggles with enrollment, achievement, and finances. more >>

Galveston Schools Aim to Reopen in October

Fewer than half the students enrolled before Hurricane Ike are expected to return. more >>

Pennsylvania Kicks Cigarettes Off College Campuses

The state chancellor says smoking will not be permitted anywhere on campus grounds. more >>

What Happens When a School District Fails?

A Georgia school district's loss of accreditation has led many students to switch to private schools. more >>

$350 Million L.A. High School Finally Opens

Toxic gases and the threat of quakes caused lengthy construction delays. more >>

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