Issues that concern you

Presents a variety of perspectives that allows students to better understand and navigate the issue of English language learners.

Explores issues related to electronic devices in schools, including the advantages and disadvantages of using cell phones, iPods, laptops, and tablets in the classroom, Also views of educators on whether texting should be part of classroom learning.

Presents multiple sides to the current issue about social networking. Also focuses on concerns that today's middle and high school students deal with regularly, such as underage drinking and obesity.

Presents an overview of learning disabilities and possible causes and treatments.

Presents the issue of censorship from factual analysis taken from a variety of government and researach facilities, to tell students more of they want to know about this issue.

Discusses performance-enhancing drugs to young readers including conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.

Contains twelve essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to school violence, discussing if it is increasing or decreasing, how it can be prevented, guns, self-defense training, youth leadership programs, threat assessment, and other topics.