More children than ever are living with at least one grandparent, according to a census report. In fact, figures culled from 2009 data report that around 7.8 million kids under age 18 live with a grandparent, w...

The just-passed Fourth of July holiday has long been known as a time loaded with family, fun and fireworks. Chances are, it was also a dangerous time for teen boys—particularly for those who drink. A stud...

A whopping 75 percent of all high school students have used alcohol, tobacco or drugs, according to a disturbing new report from the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse. A full fifth of those teens...

Recent graduates from Plymouth North High School in the Boston area are receiving new diplomas, thanks to some seriously embarrassing typos. School officials apparently signed and handed out 263 diplomas in whi...

Is it good to be in debt? Curiously, when it comes to the average young adult's self esteem, the answer is yes. A new study found that youth ages 18 to 27 actually like to carry debt on their credit cards. The ...

Record numbers of overweight teens are turning to surgery to help them lose serious pounds. Doctors are concerned that youth may think the operation is a quick fix to their weight problems. In reality, it can t...

Does the Internet rot your brain? It's possible, according to researchers in the United States and China. In a new, albeit small study, scientists examined a handful of college students who were addicted to the...

Graduating High Schoolers Struggle with Disappointment When Made to Go Back to SchoolGet downloadable PDF.Get downloadable PowerPoint presentation.About/DisclaimerWhat Happened:When seniors at Garinger Leadersh...

The U.S. birth rate has declined for the third straight year, according to new figures by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many experts believe the downtrend is related to the economy. For years,...

They say those who don't know history are condemned to repeat it. If that's true, American children could be in big trouble. History has perennially been a soft spot in American education, and the stats don't s...