Violence in schools has spread widely throughout the nation, leading to many problems among students, families, and residents of these areas. However, there are many ways we can stop or prevent future violence in schools. Having security in schools is a great possibility that would help reduce pro...

At 11:21 a.m. Mountain Time on April 20, 1999, the Jefferson County Communications Center of the Sheriff's Office received a total of five calls from local residents living near Columbine High School, located within Jefferson County, Colorado. It is at this time, as reported by eye witnesses and the...

Marijuana's Early Head Start Lisa, Jenny and Alex were all 11 years old and in the sixth grade. They were great athletes and super smart. They had everything going for them. They were all American girls that every parent loved, until they got suspended from school for the use and pos...

Marijuana's Early Start Lisa, Jenny and Alex were all 11 years old and in the sixth grade. They were great athletes and super smart. They had everything going for them, until they got suspended from school for the use and possession of marijuana. This scenario and others much similar...

The Age of Stress Youth have the easy life, right? Wrong. While it may seem that most youth just go to school, talk on the phone for hours, play video games, and watch TV, they actually have more responsibilities and stress then most imagine. Research from the Institute for Social Research at...

Since the late 1800's, college entrance examinations have been used as an admissions test at many colleges and universities across the nation.  One such entrance exam is the Scholastic Aptitude Test, often referred to as the SAT.  Although the SAT is not a mandatory test in every state across...

Most controversies over education are centered around the question of how strictly standards should be upheld. The concern over whether or not flunking students is appropriate or even in the best interest of the student is a widely discussed topic. The argument often begins with students just ...