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“it would be a good idea…if kids work for their lunches”

Posted May 17, 2013 by The kNOw

Sparked by state delegate Ray Canterbury’s (R-West Virginia) suggestion, “it would be a good idea…if kids work for their lunches”, his response to Senate Bill 663, The kNOw gathered youth reaction to what this policy would mean for students and especially those who depend on free school meals.

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Who Deserves Financial Aid?

Posted March 28, 2013 by Christina Tran

For any high school senior, this concluding year is stressful on many interchangeable extremes. As a senior I know this firsthand. My already busy schedule was becoming constantly busier by the hour, filled with college admission forms and endless searches for family financial records to complete the even longer process that is applying for financial aid.

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In Their Own Words: John Alex Pena

Posted November 18, 2012 by The kNOw

John Alex is in a program that uses restorative justice and says through it, he was able to take responsibility for his actions.

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What affects your decision to go to college?

Posted September 20, 2012 by The kNOw

The kNOw Youth Media stumbled upon several pieces of media that question whether investing in college education is justified. We’ve linked stories from our youth, Newsweek and College@Home. Do you value college education in spite of the current economic crisis?

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