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Subcategory: September 11 Tragedy
Youth Volunteering Dips, First Time Since 9/11
Apr 23 2009 - The Boston Globe
An analysis of federal data has found that the percentage of teens who volunteer dipped in recent years, ending an upward trend that began after the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Researchers hope the loss of momentum will be reversed by the recent passage of the federal Serve America Act.
Schools Plan Low-Key Sep. 11 Observances
Aug 23 2002 - Washington Post
How should schools observe the upcoming anniversary of the Sep. 11 terrorist attacks? As the above article reports, many schools are planning simple and low-key commemorations, for fear that spending too much time on the anniversary could reopen emotional wounds that have begun to heal. At the same time, experts say, schools should realize that there is still a place for classroom discussion, particularly if students are the ones who bring up the subject.
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