What do American teenagers have to say about their lives, values, hopes and dreams? The essays and reflections in this e-journal give a glimpse into some of the many ways a teenager's day might unfold in the United States, as well as an insight into his or her goals, ambitions, and concerns.
In her travels throughout the United States and abroad, First Lady Laura Bush has listened to teenagers' plans and concerns.
One thing that keeps this teacher returning to his students at a large metropolitan high school is "the challenge to be on their wave length and get them on mine."
A profile of a South Carolina family depicts a small but growing trend in the United States in which parents are educating their own children at home.
Three international exchange students, two from Germany and one from Slovakia, talk about their year together attending high school in a small town in Ohio.
Jason Kamras, the 2005 National Teacher of the Year in the United States, is committed to overcoming inequities in the public education system.
Freddy Adu became a national sensation by joining a professional soccer (international football) team and receiving a high school diploma, both at the age of 14.
Students from around the United States talk about their schools and communities, their love of music and sports, their religious and volunteer activities, and their plans for the future.
Images from graduation week at a high school in the state of Virginia reflect activities common to high schools throughout the United States. Graduation week brings with it a mix of feelings and emotions for those who are about to depart school.
What's it like to participate in an international exchange program? In this publication young Americans offer first-person accounts of their discoveries in educational programs abroad, and exchange students from various other countries share their insights about adjusting to life and family customs in the United States.
Role-playing games that allow teens to become part of a virtual rock band via the Internet are among the 21st-century technological advances that are having a big impact on music in the United States.
Este sitio ofrece información sobre la política exterior, la cultura y la vida estadounidenses. La Oficina de Programas de Información Internacional del Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos produce y mantiene este sitio. Los enlaces con otras direcciones de Internet no deben interpretarse como una aprobación de las opiniones contenidas en las mismas.