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Returning to Columbine for Insights Into Bullying

Posted on October 03, 2005

Have you seen Homecoming? This short film follows Ron as physical and emotional harassment drove him out of his school and away from his home. Mark Ames' recently released book, "Going Postal: Rage, Murder, and Rebellion — From Reagan's Workplaces... [more]

Teacher Changes Lives One Shakespeare Play At A Time

Posted on September 06, 2005

Have you seen Homecoming? This short speaks about the crucial role the school environment and teachers play in the personal growth of teens. A new documentary titled The Hobart Shakespeareans profiles Rafe Esquith, a fifth-grade teacher in inner-city Los Angeles... [more]

July 30: "I Have a Voice" LGBT Youth Media Conference, New York, NY

Posted on August 19, 2005

In collaboration with MNN Youth Channel, In the Life and The Green Chimneys Transitional Living Program, the "I Have a Voice" LGBT Youth Media Conference will be presented in an effort to teach LGBTQ youth how to become more critical... [more]

Boys Scouted Out

Posted on August 15, 2005

In Homecoming and A Girl Named Kai, Ron and Kai Ling face hate crimes and diaproval for being homosexual. Discrimination based on sexual identity is rampant among teens and adults and a recent dismissal by the Boy Scouts of America... [more]

International Youth Day

Posted on August 12, 2005

August 12 is International Youth Day. The General Assembly on 17 December 1999 in its resolution 54/120, endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth (Lisbon, 8-12 August 1998) that 12 August be declared International... [more]

Coming Out Has Never Been So Difficult

Posted on June 14, 2005

In A Girl Names Kai and Homecoming, two youth encounter hatred and pressure from their peers and family after admitting they are gay. Unfortunately, coming out of the closet is only getting more difficult. Under the current Administration's anti-same-sex marriage... [more]