Top Five Acton Patch School Stories of 2011
Editor's Pick: Here’s the top five Acton Patch school stories (in no particular order) of 2011.
Emma Schwartz (l) and Casey Lorusso discuss their experiences with the audience.
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1). Teen Depression: Difficult Topic, Necessary Conversations
- Panelists share experiences at recent forum at R. J. Grey, say communication is critical.
2). Friends of the Lower Fields Propose $3 Million Project
- If local group Friends of the Lower Fields have their way, Acton and Boxborough youth sports programs and school teams will soon have several new fields to share.
3). "Race to Nowhere": Big Questions, No Easy Answers
- Audience of 750 attend film screening of popular documentary about teen pressure, stress.
4). A-B Schools' "Unique" Anti-Bullying Efforts Discussed at Forum
- Bullying. It’s not a new issue, but one at the heart of many high-profile incidents and news stories across the country—and of many parents’ late-night, worst-case-scenario imaginings.
5). Sobering Advice for Teens and Parents
- Recent forum explains social host liability, culpability of underage drinking.
