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High school student in Kentucky faces felony charges for writing a zombie story - Boing Boing view story
20 votes- Submitted by arianrhod
- about 1 month ago
- (http://www.boingboing.net/2008/10...)
- Became popular about 1 month ago
Even so, police say the nature of the story makes it a felony. "Anytime you make any threat or possess matter involving a school or function it's a felony in the state of Kentucky," said Winchester Police detective Steven Caudill.
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Digging Out Roots of Cheating in High School view story
2 votes- Submitted by VioletPlanet
- about 1 month ago
- (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/13...)
- Became popular about 1 month ago
The biggest determinant of cheating on exams is not the values that students are exposed to at home, but peer norms at school.
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Chicago may get 'gay-friendly' high school view story
9 votes- Submitted by CNNReader
- about 1 month ago
- (http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/10/13/...)
- Became popular about 1 month ago
Public school officials in Chicago, Illinois, are recommending approval of a "gay-friendly" high school because harassment and violence are causing gay students to skip class and drop out at alarming rates.
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Ever wonder what its like playing high school sports in America's Biggest and Coldest State? view story
26 votes- Submitted by note2self
- about 1 month ago
- (http://www.lumenchristiak.com/id1...)
- Became popular about 1 month ago
In depth look at what it's like to play basketball in Alaska for a small school. Written by a small school player.
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Barack Obama on Marijuana, Cocaine and alcohol view story
1 vote- Submitted by barnabasnagy
- about 1 month ago
- (http://barnabasnagy.com/2008/10/0...)
- Became popular about 1 month ago
Obama admitted as an adult at the Civil Forum on the Presidency that in high school years he used marijuana, cocaine, and alcohol which he described as his greatest moral failures. And because he seems to be so honest and truthful youngsters like him,
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Video: Friday night football - USATODAY.com view story
2 votes- Submitted by USATodayReader
- about 1 month ago
- (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/pr...)
- Became popular about 1 month ago
With the help of Gannett newspapers and TV stations across the country, and highschoolsports.net, USA TODAY will have live streaming video of high school football games from coast to coast Friday night on The Grid below.
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PrepChamps High School Sports and Recruiting Updates - October 5 view story
2 votes- Submitted by JasonPeck
- about 1 month ago
- (http://blog.prepchamps.com/blog/h...)
- Became popular about 1 month ago
Here's the 9th edition of this weekly High School Sports and Recruiting Digest, which saves you time by giving you the scoop on the stories you may have missed this week. Topics this week include the Elite 75 Prep Showcase and updated HS football rankings
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Experiences with Our Son view story
1 vote- Submitted by pbaron
- 2 months ago
- (http://www.admissionsquest.com/on...)
- Became popular 2 months ago
Part II of a series following a parent & child through the admission process.
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How to Scout view story
1 vote- Submitted by swingaway
- 2 months ago
- (http://www.swingawayblog.com/2008...)
- Became popular 2 months ago
The last time I went to a high school baseball game I saw 5-6 men in the stands behind home-plate. They were armed with radar guns, charts, and stop watches. You couldn’t miss them -scouts.
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10 Books a Young Writer Should Read in High School view story
3 votes- Submitted by summerdawn0608
- 2 months ago
- (http://www.bookstove.com/Classics...)
- Became popular 2 months ago
This is a list of books that are outstanding examples of certain qualities young writers should strive to have in their work.

