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Formal Sex Education Linked to Greater Condom Use Among Teen Males
Source: Child Trends
This Child Trends study finds that any type of formal sex education is linked with higher levels of condom use at teen males' first sexual experience. However, one in five teen males (ages 15-19) did not receive formal sex education about either abstinence or contraception before…
Resource type: Research Report
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Perspectives Students, Speakers 'Keep it Real'
Source: Elev8 LISC/Chicago
Original Source By Maureen Kelleher It's not as if the 7th-graders at Perspectives-Calumet Middle School are strangers to street violence. But still, the man in front of their class a few weeks ago grabbed their attention in a way their teachers often don't. "I was…
Resource type: News
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Season Of Caring: Communities in Schools
Source: digtriad.com
Communities In Schools is the nation's largest dropout prevention organizationby Tracey McCainHigh Point, NC - A growing number of students make it to high school without ever learning how to read. Educators say students typically drop out to hide their illiteracy.A Triad group is tackling…
Resource type: News
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South Africa to boost spending on health
Source: Associated Press Worldstream
by CLARE NULLIS South Africa will boost spending on education, health and infrastructure projects even though the global economic turmoil is expected to cut growth rates, its finance minister said Tuesday. Trevor Manuel argued that the South African economy will be shielded from the…
Resource type: News
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Planning to leave the world of work
Source: The Irish Times
by CLARE NULLIS South Africa will boost spending on education, health and infrastructure projects even though the global economic turmoil is expected to cut growth rates, its finance minister said Tuesday. Trevor Manuel argued that the South African economy will be shielded from the…
Resource type: News
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Infant Deaths Decline in U.S.
Source: The New York Times
by GARDINER HARRIS WASHINGTON - Infant deaths in the United States declined 2 percent in 2006, government researchers reported Wednesday, but the rate still remains well above that of most industrialized countries and is one of many indicators suggesting that Americans pay more but get…
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Financial-Rescue Measure Includes Provisions for Rural Schools, Facilities
Source: Education Week
by Alyson Klein Congress has approved a $700 billion plan aimed at stabilizing credit markets that also included an authorization of long-sought funds for rural school districts. The financial-assistance package includes a reauthorization of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act, which provides federal…
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In Tight Times, Many Nonprofits Feel the Pinch as Contributions Dwindle
Source: The New York Times
By GLENN COLLINS Could we have picked a worse time for a gala? asked Richard J. Moylan, president of Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, regretting the disappointing turnout for the institution's fund-raising dinner on Friday night. He could have spoken for hundreds of nonprofits of all…
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Merger risks poverty agency's independence, warn charities
Source: Irish Independent
Subsuming the Combat Poverty Agency into a government department would destroy the watchdog's independence and ability to carry out vital work, claimed a number of leading charities and community groups yesterday. The future of the state-funded body hangs in the balance as Social Affairs Minister…
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Chandler chosen again as one of best places for young people
Source: The Arizona Republic
by Weldon B. Johnson For the third time, Chandler has been selected one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People according to the America's Promise Alliance. The honor doesn't amount to just a plaque that hangs on a wall in City Hall or a…
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