Princess Aiko, the eight-year-old granddaughter of the Japanese Emperor AkIhito, has refused to go to school at the start of the new term after allegedly being bullied by other pupils six months ago. The princess shunned the opening ceremony of Japan's elite Gakushuin Primary School where she is a third-year elementary pupil after six months of sporadic class room attendance following an incident in March. After arriving at the school on Monday, the heir to Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne refused to attend assembly and waited in a classroom with her mother, Princess Masako, until it was over. Princess Aiko started to skip classes in ...

23 WAYS - #1 #1 WALK AWAY Sometimes the best way to diffuse a tense or potentially violent situation is to WALK AWAY, give yourself a chance to calm down and think clearly.

TEEN TRUTH: VOICES - Watch this TEEN TRUTH Tribe Member speak the importance of knowing your family background. Sometimes the joy of discovery and a little knowledge of the past can go a long way in telling us who we are.

TEEN TRUTH: INSIGHT - Listen to a TEEN TRUTH Expert speak about the importance of giving students a voice and building strong character first, so education can excel second.

Bullying can come in many forms, according to a 20-minute film being shown to high school students in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District this week. The documentary “Teen Truth Live” is a glimpse into the causes of school violence and how teens deal with pressure from parents, teachers and peers. It points out that bullying can include spreading rumors and intimidation, and that these types of bullying can create anger in students who do not feel accepted by peers. This can lead to physical violence and in extreme cases, killing. The film ...

Standing in the coldness, I overheard my mother talking to Coach Sandy about "Special Olympics" and "out of the ordinary." I thought, "What are they talking about?" but I just kept lacing up my skates, pretending I wasn't listening. I couldn't wait for my blades to touch the ice! That's when life is magical. I love to feel the cool air on my face. My soul comes alive when the music plays, and I become the music! I am mature, graceful. But that day, I was off. My spins traveled. I fell on ...

HOOSIERS Directed by: Beth Delacour David Anspaugh Written by: Angelo Pizzo Based on a true story, this moving film follows the trials and tribulations of a small-town basketball team as they transform from a group of undisciplined players to state championship contenders. From the disbelievers who stand in their way, to the support they find in unlikely places, this movie made us THINK about how perseverance and a having a dream can unlock the door of possibility. Please watch it and let us know if it made YOU think. Parental Guidance Suggested.

“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing” - Mother Teresa Have you ever noticed how easy it is for people to be grim verses grateful in the world? A face never lies. Most people are afraid to show good feelings towards one another, especially when there’s no reason to be nice to a stranger. Just people watch for one hour at your local mall and count how many faces are generating kindness or warmth towards you. It’s an amazing challenge ...