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High school junior says volunteerism teaches students how to prepare for the future.
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Unofficial election results show all nine school bond measures on their way to passing and some school board incumbents at risk of losing their seats.
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This November, two incumbents are not seeking reelection to the five-member board that governs nine schools. Four newcomers are running for the two seats.
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As universities across the U.S. begin to reinstate SAT and ACT test requirements for applicants, some high school students are unsure how to respond.