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- 4-20: A Columbine Site
Memorial to the dead of the Columbine school shooting, and a description of the events of that day and since.
- About: Beauty and Health
Tons of information from About.com on beauty and fashion.
- Annenberg Policy Center: National Survey of Youth
"The survey provides the only nationally representative picture of trends in youth gambling. Also covered are beliefs and attitudes regarding the stigma of mental illness, uses of media for entertainment and information and knowledge about the political system."
- CNN Student News
"The latest news and video about high schools, colleges, and universities, and the issues that affect youth learning." Also general news of interest to young people.
- Digiteen: Digital Etiquette
"Digital etiquette, or netiquette as its sometimes called, is a basic set of rules you should follow in order to make the internet better for others, and better for you."
- Disciples Now
"Disciples Now is a web-based ministry for youth focused on the traditions, life, and mission of the Catholic faith community. As a informational resource, Disciples Now provides opportunities to learn, to discuss, and to celebrate the challenges of discipleship in the context of daily life."
- IPL - Teenspace
The Internet Public Library's extensive set of links for all sorts of teen issues.
- Open Directory: Kids and Teens
Tons of resources for young people.
- The Other Big Deficit: Many Teens Fall Short On Sleep
NPR story about sleep deprivation among teens and some suggested ways of dealing with it.
- Rachel's Challenge
Inspired by the life and writings of Columbine shooting victim Rachel Scott, this program challenges youth to "start a chain reaction of kindness and compassion."
- Radiant Magazine
"Radiant is a chic and classy Catholic magazine distributed nationally to women ages 15 to 27. It features Catholic news & articles on issues affecting young women today: health, beauty, politics, love, style and difficult life circumstances."
- Skin Deep
"Skin Deep is a safety guide to cosmetics and personal care products. ... [It] pairs ingredients in more than 25,000 products against 50 definitive toxicity and regulatory databases, making it the largest integrated data resource of its kind."
- SummerOnCampus.com
Links to information about summer camps for academics, the arts, and sports at various college campuses in New York state. Listed by program, college, and location.
- Teen Consumer Scrapbook
How to shop smart and avoid scams.
- Teen Ink
"Teen Ink is a monthly print magazine, website, and a book series all written by teens for teens." You can submit your own writings or artwork right through the website.
- Teen Workers
Information from OSHA on health and safety issues for teenage workers.
- TeensHealth
Information about health for teens, including both mental and physical health and safety issues.
- ThinkQuest
ThinkQuest "includes a project environment where teachers and students engage in collaborative learning; a competition space where students participate in website development contests; the award-winning ThinkQuest Library, a learning resource visited by millions; and a professional development program for educators."
- USA.gov: Teen Resources
"Official information and services from the U.S. government."
