Topic: High School

Overachieving High School Students Can't Stop Overachieving

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High school. What we remember of it is generally fond, if slightly uncomfortable, sort of like the time we were shoved into a locker and left there until, happily, we were rescued by our best friend.

By Dino Grandoni

Sep 1, 2011

Stat of the Day

Only Half of High School Grads Feel Prepared for College and Work

But there's still pretty of room for optimism, according to survey figures

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By Caitlin Dickson

Jul 8, 2011

Stat of the Day

178 Atlanta District Teachers and 38 Principals Helped Students Cheat

A new investigation questions Atlanta's recently stellar test scores

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By Caitlin Dickson

Jun 17, 2011

Stat of the Day

Prom Now Costs Around $807 Per Family

And now one fourth of families with teenagers couldn't afford the dance this year

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