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Cheating 101 for Private Schools
Cheating is rampant in our high schools and colleges. To understand the issue, the root causes and the solutions we explore cheating from top to bottom in this five part feature. Gary Niels, the author of a high acclaimed paper on cheating and Head of Winston Thurston School in Pittsburgh, weighs in with his views on the subject. Pay attention to this issue. It's not going away.

Corporal Punishment - 2 Reasons For Outlawing It
There are still states which permit beating in their schools. Is it a question of 'spare the rod and spoil the child?' or 'spare the rod and break the cycle?' Why does a highly developed country like the United States still permit corporal punishment in its schools? Are racist attitudes the reason? Are Christian fundamentalists to blame? Examine the facts and decide for yourself.