Teen shooter to not attend Lawrence high school
Oklahoma teen Seth Trickey, 16, would not enroll in Lawrence high school if he lived with grandparents, says his attorney Steven Novick. Trickey has a high school diploma and ACT score of 22, and shows interest in Haskell Indian Nations University. He was 13 when he fired a 9 mm handgun at classmates on December 6, 1999, injuring five.
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Homework myths debunked by two new studies
Brookings and RAND analysis challenge the view of heavy homework. Most students report under an hour nightly, with only about one in ten high schoolers doing more than two hours. The findings differ by country, age group, and local policy such as Lynbrook High School's focus on balanced workloads.
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Civics gaps among youth link to limited democracy knowledge
A recent Representa tive Democracy in America Project report finds teenagers and young adults aged 15 to 26 show lower interest in politics and government than older adults. It notes civics education boosts engagement and voting, while urging action to reverse apathy and ignorance.
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Lyons School Board weighs restoring D grade policy
Lyons USD 405 is reviewing a policy that eliminated the D grade after standardizing scales. The district now considers 70 to 77 as a C and below 70 as failing, but teachers fear the change reduces urgency. Parents are alerted at 74 or below. teachers worry students misunderstand a C as passing. Board will continue discussions with Superintendent Edwin Church and Principal Gary Sechrist noting concerns.
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