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Minnesota: And Tango Makes Controversy
The Rochester, Minnesota school district has been the scene of controversy over the availability of the children’s book…
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Ohio: School Homophobia Challenged by Tee-Shirt-Wearing Teen
An openly gay student in Waynesville challenged his school district by insisting on wearing a shirt with the…
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New Hampshire Senate Votes to Protect Reproductive Rights
Amidst an onslaught of anti-choice legislation in states across the country, the New Hampshire Senate has protected its…
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Co-Educational Learning Environments Improve Learning, Are Gender-Transformative
Sources: Sarah D. Sparks, "Scholars Say Pupils Gain Social Skills in Coed Classes," Education Week online (2012).…
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Bullying in Ohio Public Schools: Local Realities, Local Responses
Ohio's public school districts have made strides to address bullying with education and policy measures – consistent…
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As Teen Birth Rate Drops to Record Low, Greatest Sexual Health Disparities Persist in the South; New Auburn Report Helps Explain Why
As Teen Birth Rate Drops to Record Low, Greatest Sexual Health Disparities Persist in the South; New Auburn…
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CDC Reveals Little Progress Made in Sex Education Among US Schools From 20082010
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an analysis in early April 2012 of School Health…
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Tennessee Legislature Approves Bill Banning Gateway Sexual Activity
On May 10, 2012, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam signed legislation that updates the state’s mandate for abstinence-only-until-marriage family…
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Springfield, Massachusetts to Make Condoms Available in Schools
The Springfield School Committee adopted a new initiative aimed at reducing the amount of unintended teen pregnancies and…
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Minnesota Governor Vetoes Anti-Abortion TRAP Legislation
Amidst a slew of anti-choice legislative activity at the state level in 2012, Minnesota’s Republican-controlled legislature passed a…
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Utah: Teaching About Contraception Equal to Promoting Alcohol, Drugs?
Republican Governor Gary Herbert vetoed a bill that would have reduced sexuality education in Utah public schools…
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Massachusetts: Ludlow Schools Say No to 6th Grade Sexuality Questions
A survey called the Prevention Needs Assessment has divided parents of public school students in Ludlow, MA. Intended…
