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Pediatricians Say No to Expulsions, Suspensions at Schools
‘Zero-tolerance’ policies don’t have the desired effect, American Academy of Pediatrics says By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) — Suspending or expelling a child from school should be a rare last resort and not a routine punishment for bullying, drug use…
Author: U.S. News Health
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Just and Fair Schools Fund Newsletter: February 2013
The Just and Fair Schools Fund (JFSF) supports grassroots organizing initiatives that work to eliminate harsh school discipline policies and practices – and that uphold the right to education for all youth. Our newsletter shares updates on parent-, youth-, and congregation-led victories, partner spotlights, news, and resources to…
Author: Just and Fair Schools Fund
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Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2013: Is the Irish Government Keeping Its Promises to Children?
The Fine Gael/Labour Coalition Government has been awarded an overall C grade today (18 February) in the Children’s Rights Alliance’s Report Card 2013 – a slight drop in grade from last year’s C+ grade. In a year that saw a Children’s Rights Referendum and key…
Author: Children's Rights Alliance
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Vietnam gets to grips with its business schools
By William Barnes Nguyen Thuy Tinh Ca says that when you have spent three years at a Vietnamese university you will know what boredom is. “It was a struggle not to fall asleep in class,” says the young woman who is now fizzing with entrepreneurial…
Author: Financial Times
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Social welfare appeals process not fit for purpose
SAOIRSE BRADY Thu, Feb 07, 2013 Opinion: With a national unemployment rate of 14.6 per cent – the fourth highest in the EU – it is no surprise that more people are turning to the social welfare system for basic assistance. It is also unsurprising that,…
Author: The Irish Times
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Groups Call For Human Rights Act Amendment
The Centre for Justice in collaboration with Amnesty International Bermuda, the Human Rights Commission,Rainbow Alliance of Bermuda, The Vision Ministry and Two Words and a Comma have produced a booklet calling on the new government to amend the Human Rights Act to include protection from…
Author: Bernews
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On Mission Bay’s 10th Anniversary, Hospital Construction Surges Forward
The new UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay, shown in this December 2012 photo, continues to take shape across the street from the research campus. Construction of the 289-bed state-of-the-art hospital complex for children, women and cancer patients is moving along swiftly, on schedule and…
Author: UCSF
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LGBT youth, advocates oppose more cops in Chicago public schools
Parents and students gathered at Chicago Public Schools headquarters Monday to demand that the school system use proposed federal funding as part of President Barack Obama’s plan to reduce gun violence for counselors instead of adding armed police officers. The overuse of school police has…
Author: Chicago Phoenix
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Maryland and the Death Penalty
Maryland’s governor, Martin O’Malley, chose Jan. 15, the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., to announce his determination to repeal the state’s law allowing capital punishment. “Hate multiplies hate, violence multiplies violence,” he said, quoting Dr. King. The death penalty does not deter murders, the governor said,…
Author: The New York Times
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Republic of Ireland's Chief Justice launches guides on civil partnerships and cohabiting
This article was originally published on 21 December 2012. By Fiona Gartland Two guides to civil partnership and cohabitation will provide valuable information for gay, lesbian and bisexual people as well as for legal practitioners, Chief Justice Mrs Justice Susan Denham said last night. She…
Author: The Irish Times
