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    The (unthinkable) death of a child

    MAY 30, 2012 12:23PM

    By Nocheapshots


    Topics: family, death, illness, cancer, boys, middle school, loss

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    • 9 Ratings
    • 986 Views
    • 12 Comments
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    Why high-stakes testing ALSO wastes a lot of time

    APRIL 30, 2012 6:22AM

    By ManhattanWhiteGirl


    Topics: nycdoe, nyc, education, teaching, high-stakes testing, pineapplegate, standardized testing, middle school, elementary school, students, urban schools, nys, ela, test prep, math

    • 1 Ratings
    • 214 Views
    • 4 Comments
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    Can a Pink Shirt Prevent Bullying?

    APRIL 11, 2012 12:47PM

    By bnzoot


    Topics: bullying, teddy molina, middle school, high school, schools, responsibility, school district, empathy, parents, students, teenagers, mean girls, bullies, emotional pain, physical abuse, emotional abuse, friend, family, health, news

    • 1 Ratings
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    • 1 Comments
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    Noam Chomsky Needs to Broaden His View

    APRIL 6, 2012 4:37PM

    By Laura Wilkerson


    Topics: united states constitution, metal detectors, dogs, verona v acton, aclu, solanco school district, pennsylvania, extracurricular activities, athletes, suspicionless drug testing, fourth amendment, expulsion, facebook, juneau, alaska, bong hits 4 jesus, jesus is not a homophobe, merick couch, wayneville, ohio, arkansas, tinker v des moines, owensboro, kentucky, the scoop, first amendment, hazelwood v kuhlmeier, supreme court, jerry rubin, yuppies, yippies, hippies, trilateral commission, education, elementary school, middle school, high school, college, indoctrination, alternet, noam chomsky

    • 1 Ratings
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    Define Normal

    FEBRUARY 13, 2012 9:42PM

    By jaleend


    Topics: middle school, teasing, teaching, learning disabilities

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    Tossing Duke in the Trash

    JANUARY 16, 2012 11:41AM

    By Lisa Petty


    Topics: middle school, college

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    Sitting at the Mediocre Table

    AUGUST 24, 2011 1:36PM

    By Christine Himes


    Topics: southwest airlines, middle school

    • 2 Ratings
    • 212 Views
    • 1 Comments
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    The Memories of Mean Girls Endure

    JUNE 6, 2011 12:35PM

    By Jenny Heitz


    Topics: feminism, girl power, adolescence, teens, girl politics, mean girls, high school, middle school, bullying

    • 2 Ratings
    • 860 Views
    • 6 Comments
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    "So, You Think I Don't Understand?"

    MAY 31, 2011 10:49AM

    By mamoore


    Topics: journals, middle school, parenting, family

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    Savoring Meditation #61: Adolescence

    APRIL 19, 2011 9:24PM

    By Grannypower


    Topics: science, open+call, children, blooms, meditation, possibilities, changes, growing, adolescence, middle school, kids, photography, health, family, belief/religion

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    • 114 Views
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    The Day I Changed My Natural Gait

    APRIL 13, 2011 12:49PM

    By Jason LaComb


    Topics: teasing, taunting, name-calling, middle school, fag, conformity, bullying

    • 5 Ratings
    • 306 Views
    • 5 Comments
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    Because I'm a woman.......

    APRIL 2, 2011 12:11PM

    By Impaired Doc


    Topics: pop art, adolescence, bully, teasing, middle school, puberty, dysfunctional, good old days, humility, maturity

    • 1 Ratings
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    • 2 Comments
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    Middle School Brothel Culture

    MARCH 26, 2011 1:50PM

    By Lisa Petty


    Topics: sex, teens, middle school

    • 4 Ratings
    • 334 Views
    • 5 Comments
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    Trying On New Schools: One Size Doesn’t Fit All.

    MARCH 18, 2011 11:43AM

    By Reflections of a shallow pond


    Topics: aging, humor, kids, daughter, middle school

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    • 10 Ratings
    • 2183 Views
    • 2 Comments
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    Why guys love to hate Justin Bieber

    FEBRUARY 8, 2011 12:59PM

    By megwc


    Topics: lesbian, gay, parenting, middle school, new york times, gender expression, pop music, lgbt, justin bieber, gender roles

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    25 Years Ago, I Was Middle School Royalty!!!! NOT

    FEBRUARY 1, 2011 10:44PM

    By Rebekah C.


    Topics: middle school, bullying

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    • 173 Views
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    Rainbows and Butterflies

    JANUARY 15, 2011 3:10AM

    By Mrs. K


    Topics: letters to me, two truths and a lie, middle school, religion with a twist, comedy, teacher, yogi, catholic school

    • 9 Ratings
    • 873 Views
    • 16 Comments
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    Is Any High School Really Worth $136,000?

    JANUARY 3, 2011 12:35PM

    By Holly Robinson


    Topics: montessori school, middle school, high school, lifelong learner, learning, parenting, children, parents, is private school better, tuition, education, private school, public school, independent school

    • 1 Ratings
    • 151 Views
    • 2 Comments
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    Back to School

    DECEMBER 27, 2010 4:49PM

    By Mrs. K


    Topics: parent night, middle school, religion with a twist, comedy, teacher, yogi, catholic school, buffalo bills

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    • 15 Ratings
    • 2914 Views
    • 15 Comments
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    Wood Shop for Girls

    AUGUST 6, 2010 5:07AM

    By Grace Hwang Lynch


    Topics: made, make, wood shop, woodworking, girls, middle school, electives, napkin holder, do it yourself, design, open+call

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