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Teenage Prom-Goers Stop to Help Car Accident Victims [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:30:26 +0000

This will be a story these prom goers will tell their grandkids! Some teens from Florida were all dressed up and riding in a limo to their prom. On the way, the vehicle in front of them had an accident. The limo driver pulled over, and the teens, in tuxes and prom gowns, got out to help the victims.

Duncanville High School Student Lectures Teacher on How to Teach [VIDEO + POLL]

Lucky Larry — Thu, 09 May 2013 18:09:47 +0000

When we send our kids to school we expect them to learn and get a good education from our public schools. A lot of kids may think differently because they are kids, but to one student in a Duncanville High School (Dallas area school) classroom, he expects to get a good education too and apparently feels he's not getting it from one of his teachers.

Principal Got Rid of Security Guards and Then Something Unbelievable Happened

Emerald Catron — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:03:26 +0000

Where most people saw a “drop out factory” and “career killer,” Andrew Bott saw a school with potential. Bott was the sixth principal in seven years when he took the job at Orchard Gardens, a failing K-8 school in Roxbury, Massachusetts. He proceeded to eliminate the school’s security infrastructure and used the money to jumpstart [...]

Students Perform Zombie-Themed Flashmob to Protest School Closings

Amanda Ferris — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:30:57 +0000

Students of the group Philadelphia Student Union, which is a part of a larger organization called the Philadelphia Coalition Advocacy of Public Schools, recently performed a zombie-themed flashmob to Michael Jackson’s ‘Thriller’ in front of the school district’s headquarters. The students were protesting the new plan that would close 37 schools thanks to state budget cuts. They [...]

Students React to Lean School Lunches With 'We Are Hungry' Song

Donald Deane — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 20:00:13 +0000

As a way to help combat obesity, new federal guidelines were recently put in place stipulating that schools serve meals totaling no more than 850 calories. Since then, some students say the new low-cal lunches simply aren't enough. One group of students at Wallace County High in Kansas even created a protest song called 'We are Hungry' that parodies Fun.'s 'We are Young.'

John Tyler High School Principal Resigns

Dave Goldman — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:17:31 +0000

John Tyler High School principal Shon Joseph announced his resignation earlier today and has accepted a principal position at Little Elm High School.. Joseph, who served the past two years as JT principal, said the decision was difficult but the move will allow him to be more flexible and spend more time with his family. [...]

Confederate Flag Prom Dress — Should This Girl Be Able to Wear It? [POLL/VIDEO]

Lucky Larry — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:03:45 +0000

It's prom season here in East Texas, and high school juniors and seniors have been busy planning the evening. And more importantly for the girls, they're searching for the perfect dress. Everything has to be perfect for the young lady attending the prom right down to her accessories. Yesterday, we posted a story online highlighting six of the wackiest prom dresses. One of the dresses really caught my attention -- not necessarily the dress, but the situation around it.

Online Courses for Elementary and High School Students?

Shauna Wright — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:00:02 +0000

In an effort to accommodate students with varying levels of advancement and in reaction to state budgetary cuts, at least 30 states in the US now let elementary and high school students take all their courses online.

According to Evergreen Education Group, a consulting firm that works with online schools, an estimated 250,000 students nationwide are enrolled in full-time virtual schools, a 40 percent increase in the last three years. And the International Association for K-12 Online Learning, a trade group, says two million kids take at least one class online.

Friday Night Football–November 4

Leslie Reynolds — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:30:00 +0000

This is it. It is the last week for high school football here in East Texas (excluding playoff games of course). It is also senior night for the home teams. It has been a great season for football in East Texas and if you are regretting not going to any game this season, this final game will be the best to go to

Friday Night Football In East Texas (9/30)

Leslie Reynolds — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:00:51 +0000

September is drawing to a close, and slowly but surely this high school football season is too. This week marks the halfway point in the 2011 season. And if you haven’t made it to a game yet, it’s time. We put together a list for you to make your decision easier. These match ups are, [...]