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California Law Targets Cyberbullying
By Jessica Calefati -
On Education
- January 7, 2009
Students may be suspended or expelled for harassing their peers.
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Gay High Schools Offer a Haven From Bullies
By Jessica Calefati -
Education
- December 31, 2008
But the schools in Milwaukee and New York also reawaken the debate over school segregation.
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Take More Naps
By Jessica Calefati -
Nation & World
- December 18, 2008
A new study shows they recharge you better than caffeine or sleeping late.
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Milwaukee to Form Gay-Friendly Middle School
By Jessica Calefati -
On Education
- December 17, 2008
The Milwaukee Public School System will expand services provided by its gay-friendly high school.
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L.A. School Superintendent Steps Down
By Jessica Calefati -
On Education
- December 11, 2008
The move causes more tumult for a district that's likely to face $200 million to $400 million in cuts.
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New Study Blames Prescription Drugs for Bulk of Fatal Overdoses
By Jessica Calefati -
Nation & World
- December 10, 2008
A whopping 93 percent of overdose deaths in West Virginia are blamed on abuse of prescription opiates.
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The Teenage Face of Heroin Abuse: Sean O'Conner, 19
By Jessica Calefati -
Nation & World
- December 5, 2008
He entered rehab after overdosing at a friend's party and being left alone, leaning against a tree.
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A Heroin Addict at the Age of 13: Jessica Polmann, 18
By Jessica Calefati -
Nation & World
- December 5, 2008
After five years of abusing the drug, she has been clean for five months.
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The Young Face of Drug Abuse in the Northeast: Kristen Delgado, 18
By Jessica Calefati -
Nation & World
- December 5, 2008
She is one of a growing wave of teenagers and 20-somethings addicted to heroin.
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Heroin Hits the Suburbs Hard Amid Wave of Drug Abuse by Teens and 20-Somethings
By Jessica Calefati -
Nation & World
- December 5, 2008
A sad trail of addiction among young people is spreading beyond the Northeast's inner cities.
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The High School That Beat Katrina
By Jessica Calefati -
Education
- December 4, 2008
A New Orleans high school finds academic success after surviving Hurricane Katrina.
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The High School That Beat Katrina
By Jessica Calefati -
Education
- December 4, 2008
A New Orleans high school finds academic success after surviving Hurricane Katrina.
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Giving Students Cash for Grades
By Jessica Calefati -
Education
- November 28, 2008
Programs in Washington, D.C., and Chicago offer students financial rewards for class work.
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A Turnaround for Baltimore Schools
By Jessica Calefati -
On Education
- November 18, 2008
A modest enrollment gain this fall could signal a big shift for the school district.
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A Big Election Day Raises Student Security Concerns
By Jessica Calefati -
On Education
- October 24, 2008
Child safety worries could prompt districts to cancel class on November 4.
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A Third High School for Gay Students
By Jessica Calefati -
On Education
- October 24, 2008
Chicago may join New York and Milwaukee as a city with a gay-friendly school.
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Latin Surges in Popularity
By Jessica Calefati -
On Education
- October 17, 2008
Great teachers are helping students take a new interest in the ancient language.
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Taking a Closer Look at Detroit Schools
By Jessica Calefati -
On Education
- October 7, 2008
A new report examines the district’s struggles with enrollment, achievement, and finances.
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Galveston Schools Aim to Reopen in October
By Jessica Calefati -
Education
- September 25, 2008
Fewer than half the students enrolled before Hurricane Ike are expected to return.
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Pennsylvania Kicks Cigarettes Off College Campuses
By Jessica Calefati -
On Education
- September 23, 2008
The state chancellor says smoking will not be permitted anywhere on campus grounds.
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What Happens When a School District Fails?
By Jessica Calefati -
Education
- September 19, 2008
A Georgia school district's loss of accreditation has led many students to switch to private schools.
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$350 Million L.A. High School Finally Opens
By Jessica Calefati -
On Education
- September 5, 2008
Toxic gases and the threat of quakes caused lengthy construction delays.
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