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Experts say these 4 habits help keep teens healthy
Pediatricians share how to help teens follow healthy routines that will set them up for success this school year — and beyond.
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High school activists get controversial book ban reversed in Pennsylvania: ‘They are heroes’
At issue here was a resource list, curated by a diversity group in the fall of 2020, to help guide teachers through the complex aftermath of George Floyd’s murder in May 2020 and the subsequent Black Lives Matter protests.
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Paxton Smith, Texas high school valedictorian, delivers passionate abortion-rights speech
After Texas passed a strict abortion law, a local teen used her valedictorian platform to advocate for women's rights.
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A transgender teen is fighting to be called by his chosen name at graduation. Here’s why that’s so important.
“When asking to have his name read correctly while walking across the stage at graduation, senior Soren Tucker was refused outright,” notes a Change.org petition — so far signed by more than 18,700 people — supporting the Georgia teen.
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School Report Card: Biden says schools should be open come fall, teachers at a Miami private school could lose their jobs if they get vaccinated
President Biden said during an interview on Friday that schools “should probably all be open” in the fall for in-person learning, and many infectious disease experts agree.
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‘A man in a dress should be normalized’: Teen behind viral prom dress video speaks out
Dalton Stevens, 18, shares the support that he's gained since a video of him being harassed on prom night went viral.
Yahoo LifeThe CDC says in-person schooling can be done. Here's how.
The CDC released new guidance for K-12 schools reopening safely this week, including color-coded reopening zones and ideas for physical distancing.
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Teen suspended for breaking dress code with manicure continues his fight: ‘I will always advocate for equality’
The Texas teen is challenging his school dress code to advocate for equality.
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Students from the class of 2020 talk quarantine, virtual college and dealing with unknowns: 'We're going to make the most of it'
“Everyday plans are changing, but now we’re used to it because it’s been like this for months," college freshman Carlos Moreno tells Yahoo Life.
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High school graduates receive their diplomas by crossing finish line at Daytona International Speedway
Seniors received their high school diplomas one carload at a time at the racetrack on Sunday.
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Good news still thrives amid coronavirus pandemic: High school seniors find ways to celebrate year-end milestones
Administrators and students are banning together to celebrate the end of the year amid the coronavirus pandemicl
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Mom stages promposal, at-home dance for her son after his prom gets canceled
From a "Prom w/ Mom?" promposal sign to a steak dinner and special theme, this mom's prom was "memorable," says her son.
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Trans teen goes viral after friends surprise him with money for a name change
A TikTok video shows Andi Bernabe being surprised with a gender reveal-themed party and cash to file for an official name change.
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95-year-old World War II veteran gets his high school diploma — more than 70 years after dropping out and enlisting
A World War II veteran in Oklahoma received his high school diploma more than 70 years after dropping out.
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High school cheerleaders go off-script to help man propose to their coach
A tenth-grade English teacher and cheerleading coach was caught off-guard when her cheerleading squad held up four signs during a routine that read, "Will you marry me?"
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Schools nationwide are offering mental health days to address growing issues among teens
A new bill in Florida would allow students to call in sick for mental health reasons. With suicide rates at record highs, an advocate for youth mental health says it's a step in the right direction.
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High school athlete disqualified at cross-country meet for wearing hijab
A high school junior was disqualified from a district cross-country meet for wearing a hijab, despite it never being a problem in the past three years of her high school athletic career.
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Girl's soccer team penalized for 'equal pay' jerseys
Four high school soccer players received a yellow card at their game on Friday for removing their jerseys to display a shirt underneath that read "#EQUALPAY."
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High school cheerleaders kicked off squad for vaping, while schools are ‘desperate’ to stop epidemic
The Texas school district removed several cheerleaders from the squad for "vaping violations." Other schools across the country are struggling to stop teens from vaping.
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High school votes 2 girls as 'homecoming royalty,' plans to use gender-neutral titles going forward
A high school in Ohio has voted two girls as "homecoming royalty" instead of "king and queen," and vows to continue the gender-neutral tradition in the future.
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Student crowned Homecoming Queen two years after being shot in the head, left for dead
Two years after Deserae Turner was shot in the head and left for dead by two of her classmates she was crowned Homecoming Queen.
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High school football player stops in his tracks to honor national anthem in viral image
As the national anthem played in the distance, a high school football player on his way to practice stopped in his tracks and placed his hand on his heart.
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Cheerleader jumps off float to save choking boy during homecoming parade
A high school cheerleader in Texas is being hailed as the town hero after she sprang into action to save a 2-year-old, who was choking at the homecoming parade.
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Sweet homecoming proposal video, between high school teens with Down syndrome, goes viral
A heartwarming video of a homecoming proposal between two teens with Down syndrome has gone viral online.
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Minnesota school criticized for serving 'shameful' school lunch
On Friday, a high school student shared on Facebook a photo of her school lunch: a handful of baby carrots, a hot dog bun with melted cheese, and a cup of marinara sauce.
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School board reverses decision to ban cheerleaders' tribute to slain classmate at football game following backlash
School district officials have reversed their decision to ban cheerleaders' from holding a tribute to their murdered classmate after facing backlash from the community.