Are Girls Doing Better Than Boys in School?
Here are some questions from a recent survey for teenagers about girls’ and boys’ experiences in school. How would you answer each of them: boys, girls or both about equally?In general, who would you say gets better grades at your school?In general, who is more likely to have leadership roles at your school?In general, which…
Should the U.S. Be Doing More to Prevent Child Poverty?
In her guest essay for the Opinion section — “We Pay to Keep the Old Out of Poverty. Why Won’t We Do the Same for the Young?” — Bryce Covert argues that the United States should provide a safety net for children similar to the one that exists for older adults. Ms. Covert writes:The United…
What Are You Doing to Take Care of Your Health?
What good habits for your mental and physical well-being do you practice now? What goals do you have? What tips can you offer other teens?
How Are You Doing Your Part for the Environment?
April 22 is Earth Day, a day set aside for appreciating the environment and encouraging protections of it. The tradition dates back to the first Earth Day in 1970, when some 20 million people across the United States, from thousands of schools, colleges, universities and communities, took part in demonstrations, marches and environmental cleanups. It…
