Tag: student activism
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High School Issues Apology for ‘Good Girl’ Prom Dress Flyers
Get Pregnant Fast Once again, as prom season rolls around, a high school has found itself in hot water for its misguided attempt to manage young women’s fashion choices. This time, it was Lincoln High School in Jacksonville, Florida, that came under fire for displaying flyers featuring various prom dress styles. While some of the…
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Student Newspaper Uncovers Principal’s Fabricated Credentials, Leading to Her Resignation
Get Pregnant Fast In a remarkable turn of events, the student newspaper at Riverside High School in southeastern Kansas has conducted an investigation that resulted in the resignation of their new principal. While student newspapers typically don’t dive deep into investigative journalism, the team behind the River Report displayed tenacity and courage that led to…
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Teens Utilize Scarlet Letters to Protest School Dress Code
Get Pregnant Fast Ridiculous dress codes in schools are hardly a new phenomenon, but a group of high school students has taken a particularly creative approach to challenging what they see as unfair standards. At the Charleston Arts Academy, students have expressed their frustration with a dress code they deem “sexist” and “unjust” by donning…
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This Dress Code Poster From 2016: A Disturbing Reminder of Gender Bias in Schools
Get Pregnant Fast In a shocking display of outdated attitudes, a dress code poster from a high school library in 2016 has resurfaced, sparking outrage and highlighting the ongoing issue of victim-blaming in our education system. The poster implies that girls, with their so-called skimpy clothing, are responsible for boys’ academic struggles. It’s a sentiment…