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What Keeps Kids in School?

Fort Mill High School, Fort Mill, SC

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Students from Fort Mill High School in South Carolina investigate why their school has so much success in keeping kids from dropping out. 

Fort Mill High School, Fort Mill, SC

The mission statement of Fort Mill High School is "To provide each student with the necessary skills and knowledge needed to become a lifelong learner and a responsible, productive citizen in a democratic society."

Counting Calories: How the Constitution Impacts School Meals, Snacks

Students of Fort Mill High School investigate the connection between the U.S. Constitution and what's being served in school cafeterias across the nation.

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"Like" Playing Sports? Student Athletes Urged to Monitor Social Media Presence

Students of Fort Mill High School investigate how social media practices and youth sports are connected.

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Double Jeopardy and the Constitution

Students from Fort Mill High School in South Carolina investigate the Double Jeopardy clause in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

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What Role Does Fashion Play in Politics?

Fashion choices can affect the way voters see candidates, as student reporters from Fort Mill High School find out in this video.

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Will Young People Turn Out to Vote in 2012?

Student reporters from South Carolina talk to their peers about whether voting in the 2012 election is a priority for them.

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