Over the last few months, as more and more LGBTQ—lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning—youth came forward to shed light on their experiences being bullied and singled out for their sexual identity, the public pointed the finger largely at their peers. A recent study...
According to The New York Times, a new study published this month states that students who take tests about material they have learned retain that knowledge longer than when they use more common study techniques. The study first had participating students...
Whether you’ve been bullied, seen it happen or been the bully yourself, No Name-Calling Week is an annual opportunity for students just like you to express your feelings about the national bullying epidemic. The Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) is currently...
The American Red Cross Association has deemed January National Blood Donor Month. Every minute of every day, there is someone out there who needs blood. Unfortunately, currently three out of every 100 people donate, and of those donors, only...
Have you heard? Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Usher and other celebs are signing off of social media including Twitter and Facebook today in support of the campaign, Digital Life Sacrifice, part of Alicia's charity, Keep a Child Alive...
Recent suicides by teens who were bullied for being gay have been all over the news, but violence against transgender people isn't talked about very often. International Transgender Day of Remembrance, which is tomorrow, November 20, is working to change...
According to an article on thirdage.com, today, November 17, is “National Unfriend Day”on Facebook. Comedian and late night host, Jimmy Kimmel, announced this new day of observance on his TV show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and he says that Facebook is...
Claims are being made that texting may not be as wonderful as we might think. According to the Associated Press, studies are now showing that there’s a correlation between how many texts you send out and whether or not you...
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