Word: schoolyard
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...lunch and even in the classroom, where blacks and Latinos often sit on opposite sides of the room. "But those are cliques," she says. "It's not like we're mean to each other." Senior Oscar Hernandez, 18, says the May 9 melee started out as a simple schoolyard conflict. "It's not about racism - it's just individuals having problems with each other," he says. "But when you see your friend being beat up, you're going to reach out to help...
...Djata’s father is taken away without notice, his house is entered without a warrant, his friend breaks his ankle in order to avoid going to school, and principals threaten that any children not in their seats will “be impaled and hung in the schoolyard.” Djata, of course, does not realize the totality of the situation; it is up to the reader to fit together the facts and realize the true terrifying nature of Djata’s society. Djata is very much preoccupied with simply figuring out his own world, that...
...Israeli military officers say it is only a matter of time before one of the Russian-made Grad rockets, which have a range of 12 miles, lands in an Ashkelon schoolyard or an apartment building, causing heavy casualties. One Israeli military intelligence source estimated that Hamas has managed to smuggle several hundred of these rockets into Gaza. The Israelis also believe that Hamas may have acquired surface-to-air missiles, although none have yet been fired at the Israeli aircraft that control Gaza's skies...
...commend TIME and Tick Stengel for recent stories recognizing the powerful role that service plays in political engagement, academic achievement and workforce readiness. It is natural for youth to care (and vote) once they understand the issues beyond the schoolyard. The key to expanding this movement is to make sure that young Americans from all backgrounds and every grade have the same opportunity to bring their energy, commitment, idealism and creativity to the big problems facing our country and the world. Steven A. Culbertson, President and CEO, Youth Service America, Washington...
...Commend TIME and Rick Stengel for recent cover stories recognizing the powerful role that service plays in political engagement, academic achievement and workforce readiness. It is natural for youth to care (and vote) once they understand the issues beyond the schoolyard. The key to expanding this movement is to make sure that young Americans from all backgrounds and every grade have the same opportunity to bring their energy, commitment, idealism and creativity to the big problems facing our country and the world. Steven A. Culbertson, President & CEO, Youth Service America WASHINGTON...