Student’s patriotic photo refused – New Hampshire high school student had his yearbook photo rejected because he broke the rules by posing in a hat (military) and with a prop (the flag). The mother wants to know why a Muslim student can pose in her ‘religious scarf’ but her son can’t show pride for his country. (Concord Monitor)
Why do students drop-out? – This editorial by a student cites uncaring parents, conflicts with teachers, and lack of motivation as the three main reasons. (LJ World)
Lack of exercise not to blame for teen obesity? – New study finds that today’s teen are just as active as they were two decades ago but are now much more obese. The most likely culprit? Teenagers’ unhealthy diet. (MSNBC)
Student suspended for Bengals haircut – Ohio school suspended student for ‘distracting haircut,’ a B surrounded by tiger stripes. His father says his son just wants to show pride in the 6-2 Bengals. (NBC Sports)
