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arielyokley

High-school Dropouts Dost Arizona $7.6 Billion Over Lifetime - 0 views

www.azcentral.com/...11379079

personal+freedoms arizona education+issues high+school+dropout dropout+costs

shared by arielyokley on 11 Sep 16 - No Cached
  • arielyokley on 11 Sep 16
     
    We all know the negative effects dropping out of high school on individuals, but have you ever thought about how the act of dropping out effects the state you live in? Those who drop out are more likely to be faced with unemployment, poor health, criminal behavior, and need for public assistance. These are all things that end up costing the state billions. This is a chronic issue in our state in particular; Arizona has been ranked one of the highest for high school dropouts for many years.
mar2372677

The High Cost of the Death Penalty - 0 views

www.fnsa.org/dieter.html

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shared by mar2372677 on 08 Sep 14 - No Cached
  • mar2372677 on 08 Sep 14
     
    This article talks about the high cost of the death penalty and how it affects the tax payers. This is an article that shows how the death penalty should cease to exist.
  • mar2372677 on 08 Sep 14
     
    This article talks about the high cost of the death penalty and how it affects the tax payers.
alexisullery

Why is healthcare so expensive in the United States? - 0 views

www.today.com/...xpensive-united-states-t192119

healthcare personal+freedoms health expensive

shared by alexisullery on 01 Feb 21 - No Cached
  • alexisullery on 01 Feb 21
     
    Healthcare prices have always been too high. It should not cost as much as it does to treat yourself or get proper medical care. This article shows why healthcare is too high and ways we can combat this price during a pandemic.
  • eli2207490 on 02 Feb 21
     
    This is very real in my life. I had to file bankruptcy after being hospitalized for a couple of weeks. It's absolutely traumatic financially to be ill, and that's not right.
sldaly

Obesity in Children - 5 views

www.webmd.com/...obesity-children

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shared by sldaly on 27 Jan 17 - No Cached
  • sldaly on 27 Jan 17
     
    One third of children in the U. S. is overweight or obese, and this number is continuing to rise. Children have fewer weight-related health and medical problems than adults. However, overweight children are at high risk of becoming overweight adolescents and adults, placing them at risk of developing chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes later in life.
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  • luminitaparavat on 28 Jan 17
     
    Obesity in children in our country happens to have the highest percentage in comparison with other countries. I think we, as parents and we, as responsible adults can change this. We should have in schools mandatory pysical education classes, at least once a week. and it would still make a difference. Also, the school snacks or lunches, the menu needs adjustment and changed to a more nutritional one, not one that is high in calories. Now, I know that kids love fast food, but if that can be limited I think would change something. Sometimes us, the parents we are making this mistake, being in a hurry out of convenience, we buy some fast food and dinner ready. Of course, the child loves it and everyone is happy, but if we do this over and over, the result is child obesity and health issues related to that. The change needs to start with us, as adults in the choices we make.
  • monique102 on 28 Jan 17
     
    Diet and activity is so important especially when it comes to children. Adults are supposed to engage children in daily activities and teach them while they are young to have a clean eating diet. The U.S. definitely has the highest rates when it comes to obesity. With all the fast and processed foods around it just makes it convenient for us all to buy.
  • aus2127741 on 29 Jan 17
     
    Parents who let their children become obese are abusive. Also these so called "healthy" menus at schools are often nothing more than calorie restrictions. For example, my former high school Ironwood often only served a slice of pizza and that is it and charged $2.75. Students would instead by 2 slices of pizza from vendors for a dollar each. Also many students just skip lunch all together and snack after they get home from school. Another problem is the budget. Cafeteria workers make very little money and have a small amount of money to spend,. As a result cafeterias serve junk food because it is cheaper. Also many parents use the busy excuse to be neglectful of their children's health.
  • che2146091 on 29 Jan 17
     
    To say that parents who let their children become obese are abusive have never struggled with weight. But that too is a generalization. There are so many children that are on fighting diseases and are given medication that has side effects of weight gain.One of these drugs is steroids. My daughter is fighting several different battles she was born with. She is on steroids, by the doctor, to fight one of the diseases. She is also a love vegetables and fruits. She swims every week. She takes tap, ballet, jazz and gymnastics. She is overweight, but very fit. Some diseases are ruthless. To say that being overweight is because you eat pizza and that you are unhealthy is just wrong. There are many ways that you can be unhealthy. Looks can be deceiving. Don't judge that book until you read it
  • and2177879 on 29 Jan 17
     
    High blood pressure at such a young age is horrible. The parents are not the only ones at fault but our society is at fault for allowing to go as far as it has gone. As "aus2127741", states about the school systems lack of nutritional value is absolutely correct, it being disgusting.
  • cheyennehorne on 29 Jan 17
     
    Obesity in children is often sad to see but it is becoming very prevalent in American society. In my opinion, a mixture of an extremely sedentary lifestyle as well as poor nutritional choices at school and at home contribute largely to this issue. Because children now have a multitude of indoor activities that don't necessarily get them on their feet and a lack of overall knowledge on what is a decent, balanced diet I'm not really surprised to see this issue skyrocketing.
  • azrafuentes101 on 03 Feb 21
     
    Obesity is still rising especially because of the pandemic that we are going through which made families quarantine for a long time. It is very sad that the obesity rates only have increased.
slicknick

4 gun-related incidents at AZ high schools prompt call for metal - Arizona's Family - 1 views

www.azfamily.com/...s-at-az-high-schools-this-week

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shared by slicknick on 05 Sep 18 - No Cached
  • slicknick on 05 Sep 18
     
    This article talks about four different high school shootings that happen in Arizona. Students are bringing guns to school and are found inside their vehicle. Rumors on social media have been reported to the police thta a student was suspected to bring a gun to school.
  • saxonkuncis on 08 Sep 18
     
    Even coming from somebody who carries, I think schools are right to punish a student for having a gun in their car. One because its not allowed, and two because its not allowed! Keep it at home.
  • kay2152202 on 01 Sep 19
     
    I completely agree with students being punished for having guns in cars at school. If it is against the rules then there should be consequences. In my opinion, it is the same has taking a gun to a sporting event or in a hospital, if it is it allowed it is simply not allowed.
krista_trigg

Home - The Social Progress Imperative - 0 views

www.socialprogressimperative.org

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shared by krista_trigg on 08 Sep 14 - No Cached
  • krista_trigg on 08 Sep 14
     
    This is the website for an interesting project that details how nations compare to other nations based on certain social progress - including categories like health, ecosystem sustainability, basic education and personal safety. Though the United States ranks high in advanced education, it ranks significantly lower in basic education measures.
  • krista_trigg on 14 Sep 14
     
    This is the website for an interesting project that details how nations compare to other nations based on certain social progress - including categories like health, ecosystem sustainability, basic education and personal safety. Though the United States ranks high in advanced education, it ranks significantly lower in basic education measures.
kas2127928

Religion in High School - 0 views

wespirituality.com/rative-religion-in-high-school

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shared by kas2127928 on 08 Sep 14 - No Cached
  • kas2127928 on 08 Sep 14
     
    Classes having religion tied into it's lessons. A single religion should be kept in the school's beliefs and followed as tradition.
tal2145321

Rx Companies Raise Prices on COVID-19 Drugs - 3 views

www.aarp.org/...ovid-drug-prices-increase.html

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shared by tal2145321 on 07 Sep 20 - No Cached
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  • tal2145321 on 07 Sep 20
     
    Big pharma companies have taken advantage of everyday Americans in need of their daily support during the chaotic times we live in. Many of the drugs used each day to help patients fighting Covid-19 have drastically gone up in price since the first case appeared in america. With these prices changes many Americans may not be able to get the proper help needed to get better, and as such may extend the time needed for us to fight off the virus as a whole.
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  • ash2176825 on 07 Sep 20
     
    I personally did not know that this was happening right now, but it unfortunately makes sense because it is in such high demands. I do not think that they should be doing that & its awful that if someone can't pay for these drugs, they have a potential of losing their life, which should not be a problem.
  • dan2195433 on 07 Sep 20
     
    Of course big pharma would do this. By raising prices of these drugs, pharmaceutical companies are effectively making it more difficult for people with other healthcare conditions to afford these drugs. As an example, with the price of Ativan increasing, this may result in people who suffer from panic disorder to have difficulty affording a medication that they have a need for.
  • ayeager7152 on 08 Sep 20
     
    As sad as this is, it's truly not surprising. Our society is so based on how much money someone does or doesn't have and companies will take advantage of it. Especially with the pandemic and the uncertainty of what helps, this is sickening.
  • joshuaschwirian on 01 Feb 21
     
    Wow, that is definitely not good
  • sav2133255 on 01 Feb 21
     
    This is extremely sad to hear especially because it seem like they are taking advantage of the pandemic but I also agree that it could because it is in high demand with our current situation.
  • sav2133255 on 01 Feb 21
     
    This is extremely sad to hear. On one hand it seems like companies are taking advantage with the pandemic but on the other hand because I also agree that with our current situation it could be these products are in very high demand.
  • jaredjimenez09 on 01 Feb 21
     
    It is crazy to think that companies would prioritize profits over the help of the people. I understand the demand; however, it shouldn't be the only reason for the increase in price.
  • edv2140870 on 01 Feb 21
     
    When I read this article I thought to myself wow this is insane but to actually think about it, why? why is it so important to profit from something everyone in this world needs
krista_trigg

Study Finds Majority of Kids Lagging in Cognitive Skills By 3rd Grade - 1 views

www.educationnews.org/...-cognitive-skills-by-3rd-grade

common+core education quality+of+life

shared by krista_trigg on 14 Sep 14 - No Cached
  • krista_trigg on 14 Sep 14
     
    A recent report released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation suggests that only about one-third of children in grade school meet expectations in cognitive ability by 3rd grade. Additionally, children from low-income families were much less likely to be on track in areas such as physical development, social/emotional growth, and school engagement. The report noted a distinct relation between family education and earnings. According to the data collected from families of children under the age of 8, half of the families who earned a higher income had a head of household with at least a 4-year college degree. In contrast, the head of household in the majority of low-income families had at best a high school diploma.
  • krista_trigg on 14 Sep 14
     
    A recent report released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation suggests that only about one-third of children in grade school meet expectations in cognitive ability by 3rd grade. Additionally, children from low-income families were much less likely to be on track in areas such as physical development, social/emotional growth, and school engagement. The report noted a distinct relation between family education and earnings. According to the data collected from families of children under the age of 8, half of the families who earned a higher income had a head of household with at least a 4-year college degree. In contrast, the head of household in the majority of low-income families had at best a high school diploma.
  • hei2054360 on 07 Sep 20
     
    This is such a shame, and I am sure this is very frustrating for both parents and teachers. I really enjoyed helping in my daughters' classes but did see firsthand students who were struggling. Funding for education is not where it should be so classes don't have aides and assistants to spend extra time working with kids who need additional help.
anonymous

Asian Abortion Rate High - 0 views

newamericamedia.org/...cept-abortion-as-a-way-out.php

personal+freedom asian+abortion so+high the+stats

shared by anonymous on 03 Jun 13 - No Cached
  • anonymous on 03 Jun 13
     
    Abortions are generally accepted in Taiwan, where the procedure became legal in 1985. Women have had abortions for as long as they have had children. In fact, the oldest known medical text containing abortion techniques appeared in China over 4,700 years ago.
Christina Romano

myths about tax - 0 views

www.preventobesityil.org/...Myths_Taxing_Sugary_Drinks.pdf

personal+freedoms sales+down marketing

shared by Christina Romano on 06 Jun 13 - No Cached
  • Christina Romano on 06 Jun 13
     
    There is no evidence scientifically that tax will solve obesity. solution is not education alone. No evidence that soda is the cause, sales of soda are down but sugar drinks are still high Calories are not the issue. soda adds too much sugar and has no nutritional value. Beverage industry needs to be part of solution
Alberto Sandoval

Westboro Funeral Pickets Are Protected Speech, High Court Rules - 0 views

www.foxnews.com/...tected-speech-high-court-rules

personal+freedoms speech assembly First+Amendment westboro funerals

shared by Alberto Sandoval on 24 Jan 13 - No Cached
  • Alberto Sandoval on 24 Jan 13
     
    News article that covers the westboro church protesting funerals. Covers why they are protected by the freedom of speech and asemmebly
kea2154314

women-could-enter-navy-seal-training-september | NavyTimes - 0 views

www.navytimes.com/...81637272

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shared by kea2154314 on 12 Sep 16 - No Cached
  • kea2154314 on 12 Sep 16
     
    Here is the integration plan that outlines the opening of training to women into the Navy SEALs. Leaders warn that this grueling training regimen may yield vary few passing results, as it already has a high attrition rate for males.
cellina14

Foster Care Advocates | Foster Coalition - 0 views

www.fostercoalition.com

Social Justice Foster Care

shared by cellina14 on 05 Sep 16 - No Cached
  • cellina14 on 05 Sep 16
     
    Many children are in foster care. There is a high volume of children who stay in foster care for a long period of time and sometimes "age out". Aging out is when the minor turns 18years of age and is still in foster care. The social justice issue is that these children have a higer chance of going to orison, human trafficking and pregnancy. We need to do something as a society to help these children achieve something in there life. There are so many children who still get abused in the foster system as well. What needs to be done to prevent this from happening? More home visits to foster homes, better screening, and maybe even just a all around better system.
anonymous

Teenagers, social media, and terrorism: a threat level hard to assess - 0 views

www.csmonitor.com/...-a-threat-level-hard-to-assess

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shared by anonymous on 02 Jun 13 - No Cached
  • anonymous on 02 Jun 13
     
    This article discusses the controversy between freedom of speech and preventing terrorism. A high school students Facebook comments put him in court.
  • Dabriel Hand on 06 Sep 16
     
    It's nice to see how serious our law enforcement agencies are taking this. I'm all for making an example out of this kid. However, I'm not sure if 20 years is the answer either. If anything the kid needs some help, not a third of his life behind bars. Of course I can't share a definite observation, and opinion on the matter because I haven't listen to the video. Again, either way the security of our nation and its people is and should be highest priority.
jes2173947

Taking God Out of School - 0 views

billygraham.org/...taking-god-out-of-school

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shared by jes2173947 on 05 Sep 16 - No Cached
  • jes2173947 on 05 Sep 16
     
    America at the Crossroads is a series of articles that examines aspects of American culture that are of concern to people of faith. For a high school student in small-town Texas, it doesn't get much better than Friday Nights. It's one of those rare instances where the attendance at a high school football game can exceed the city's population limits.
anonymous

A New Mandate on Sex Education - 2 views

www.nytimes.com/...-mandate-on-sex-education.html

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shared by anonymous on 31 May 13 - No Cached
  • anonymous on 31 May 13
     
    This article talks about how New York City's public middle schools and high schools are now required to take sex ed classes. This article talks about this new mandate and its implications and the effects that it might have. The article also provides reasons on why it was decided that sex ed should be a required class and its benefits. 
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  • ktfaithtom on 05 Sep 16
     
    Very interesting! I can honestly see valid points on both sides of the argument. As a parent, I feel it my responsibility to educate my children about sex. However, there are many parents who do not take the time to educate their children. This is a tough situation...not as cut and dry as other topics on this board.
  • kevia18 on 05 Sep 16
     
    I don't think this is a bad idea. I took sex education in middle school and am almost 30 now. I never did understand why it was phased out. Sex is real and can be dangerous and young adults should know all that comes with participating in something so mature.
  • bri2209985 on 25 Jan 17
     
    Sex ed should be a choice for kids to take in accordance to their parents, for myself when I was younger we had to have a signed paper from our parents giving us permission to take part in the sex ed class and for those parents who said no and wanted to teach there kid themselves went to another room. I see both sides to this article and its a very well informative piece.
  • jodibarrett on 25 Jan 17
     
    I think a semester of sex ed would be great. When I was in school it was just a 55 minute lecture with a couple of videos. I understand why some people may be upset with this, however, those people must understand that not every child has an involved parent who are capable or willing to educate their children. I think safe sex is integral for our children to learn. I believe it could help lower the stats of sexually transmitted disease and teen pregnancies.
che2146091

Difficulties in education; disliking school | Topics, Parents of children on the Autism... - 0 views

www.healthtalk.org/...ies-education-disliking-school

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shared by che2146091 on 04 Feb 17 - No Cached
  • che2146091 on 04 Feb 17
     
    The problems children with autism have when entering into the Jr. High school setting.
bri2209985

Life skills all teens should have before graduating from high school - 0 views

www.washingtonpost.com/...2-beee-6e38f5215402_story.html

Life+Skills Learning+Important Student+Education graduation grown

shared by bri2209985 on 06 Feb 17 - No Cached
  • bri2209985 on 06 Feb 17
     
    In this article it talks about how certain life skills should be taught to students before graduating, that all that math and english are very important, but won't help you out when you are starting out with new credit cards, or when your car breaks down, or even knowing some of the basic laws of our awesome country.
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