“A.” That’s the grade this high school senior would give Sarah Palin for her acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention.

Taylor Bundy is one of the many young supporters of Barack Obama. She credits her politically active mom for inspiring her to become involved. They both signed up for the Obama campaign in March when the primaries became increasingly intense.

While seasoned politicians resort to kissing babies or begging for corporate contributions to gain a national audience, a 15-year-old simply wrote 434 powerful words. Those words propelled her to a coveted speaking spot during the Republican National Convention in St. Paul at 6:30 p.m. today.

Shoshana Akabas is editor in chief of Political Fire, a political newspaper at Stuyvesant High School, a renowned public school in New York. She hasn’t always been interested in politics — a few years ago, she was pretty apathetic even though both of her older brothers — Tal and Shai Akabas — were editors on the newspaper.

For some middle-schoolers, ripped Hollister jeans, American Eagle graphic tees and big earrings are part of a look that defines personalities and are worn to impress their peers. Some might be able to wear such clothes to school, but not these private-school kids. And they don't really mind. Two Northside private schools enforce student dress codes, but with different criteria. At St. Richard's Sc

Every week youth around the country hear the same refrain: "You must get a good education." But why would a kid want a good education? Y-Press interviewed 10 Indianapolis-area students and three parents during the 2006-07 school year to find out. The pupils represent private schools, home schools, public schools and charter schools.