Pretty privilege powers teenfluencers. At what cost?
A new wave of research shows that beauty sells on social media, but it leaves teenfluencers and their peers paying the price.
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Battle to ballgames: The anthem’s place in student life
The "Star-Spangled Banner" connects history, patriotism, and sports, even as students debate how often it should be sung.
Teens around the country balance jobs, school, & life
High schoolers from coast to coast talk money, time management, and what their first jobs are really teaching them.
SAT & ACT requirements shift across US colleges
From test-optional to test-blind, and back again at some elite schools, admissions policies are far from settled.
Owning the flame: A student finds her lacrosse passion
Pushed into lacrosse at first, a Barrington High School student turned resistance into passion and learned lessons worth remembering.
Bleachers, Barons, and Bethesda Row
From senior jerseys to Yogi Topi runs, football Fridays at one Md. high school are as much about community as they are about the game.
Centennial works to change culture, wins are elusive
History says it’s an uphill battle, but this team is ready to prove otherwise. Show up Friday and be part of it.
Tex. teachers get cheeky w/ 10 Commandments law
A new Texas law has gone into effect, saying "Ten Commandments." Texas teachers say, "Hold my Buddha." It's getting interesting.
Research on media glorification and teen behavior
Teen drinking and drug use are down, but the media can make them look more common than ever. How can we mitigate the effects?
Sabrina’s album sparks debate over cover art
On her knees, hair in a man's hand, Carpenter's fans and critics disagree: Does the cover reinforce patriarchy, or is it just her playful satire of control?