(NAPSI)—For most teenagers today, the environment is too important to be ignored—yet, according to a recent study conducted by Harris Interactive, nearly 75 percent of 14- to 18-year-olds believe kids their age are not taking enough action to increase their knowledge of and help solve environmental issues we face.

The first years of the 1970s saw the U.S. involvement in Vietnam and the military draft coming to an end. The size of our military began to shrink, despite an increased threat from the Soviet Union in Europe as they continued to build a larger and offensively oriented force.

A gathering place for educators, teachers and students to share ideas, achievements and news.

Arnulfo Gonzalez, 16, and Lorenzo Zamora, 16, two Lodi High School juniors with loose jeans and easy smiles, walk into their second period AVID class Tuesday morning.

I agree with those who believe city elected officials should not be entitled to educational benefits available to salaried city employees.

Ms. Goldsmith’s recent letter to the Editor states, “The people are the government.”

A rebuttal to Jon K. Roberts' tirade against using California taxpayers' money to subsidize college educations for those that can't afford it on their own.

I agree with those who believe city elected officials should not be entitled to educational benefits available to salaried city employees.

A rebuttal to Jon K. Roberts' tirade against using California taxpayers' money to subsidize college educations for those that can't afford it on their own.

Ms. Goldsmith's recent letter to the Editor states, "The people are the government."

Galt elementary school administrators and teachers have a spirit of cooperation and innovation that is paying off — literally.

(NAPSI)--Parents, grandparents and others who care about the young people in their lives can give a terrific gift that grows in value year after year: a college savings account.

When Jeff Johnston found a cell signal and turned on his phone at 8:30 a.m. on the last Sunday of May, he had three text messages from his wife, Nanci Johnston.

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As we continue to prep for the upcoming Literacy Fair, I am reminded about the opportunities we have on a daily basis to promote literacy. The News-Sentinel is a great resource to utilize with kids of all ages. Here are some ideas to encourage reading and THINKING:

In the rush-rush world that we live in, millions of people have migrated their social networking time to Twitter. With only 140 characters available per tweet, users must be concise with their statements. It’s a quick and easy way to read small snips of happenings around the world and find out what your friends are doing with a quick scroll of the screen.