Teens embrace makeup as self image grows in Florida schools
On the first day of school in Delray Beach and Boca Raton, 13 year olds describe using eyeliner lipstick and gloss to feel prettier and gain confidence. Experts note teen independence peer influence media and self esteem while makeup brands cater to a $40 billion market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtney Chicco-Talon
Courtney
Carver Middle School
Delray Beach
Fla
Britney Spears
Boca Raton Middle School
Tasha Williams
Giselle Ott
Christina Aguilera
Giselle
Aguilera
Gloverville Elementary Expands Character Education Program
Gloverville Elementary launches a school wide character education effort emphasizing responsibility acceptance and individuality. Local Chick Fil A partner provides free materials and incentives like free sandwiches for students demonstrating good traits, while teachers reinforce messages at all grade levels.
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Loverville
Adora Allen
Tom Johnson
Aiken
Johnson
Dwight Smith
Gloverville Elementary
Sleep and learning hinge on a full night’s rest
Experts say a full night of sleep is essential for memory and concentration in children ages 5 to 12. Regular bedtimes, quiet dark rooms, and avoiding caffeine late in the day support learning, while daytime drowsiness impairs recall and focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark DiDea
Arnold Palmer Hospital For Children & Women
Letterman
Bruce D. Perry
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston
Texas
DiDea
Faith Herrin Profile Aims High in Schofield Middle
Faith Herrin is a 13 year old student at Schofield Middle School taking Algebra I and English I. She finds seventh grade math and language challenging yet aims to become a doctor or lawyer. She plays basketball volleyball and softball and serves as an usher and choir member at Reedy Branch Baptist Church. Her role models are her parents Regina and James Herrin who emphasize discipline.
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T.J. Cochran
Chick. Fil-A
Tori Grantham
Ram Pride
Schofield’s
Reedy Branch Baptist Church
Montmorenci
Regina
James Herrin
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Robert Butterworth
Ali Hall
Ali
Brous
Seventeen Magazine
Bobbi Brown
Brown
E Randall
Characte
Ginny Sout
Onara
Gloverville
Faith Herrin
Schofield Middle
Kobe Bryant
Herrin
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