My son has autism and just finished high school, but he can't go to college. It's been difficult for me to accept.

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The author's son has autism and just graduated from high school.

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My son decided to go to a college across the country. I'm already dreading my empty nest, but it's time to let him go.

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The author, not pictured, is dreading her empty nest when her son goes to college.

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My high school graduation was ruined. I'm now graduating from college and getting the ceremony I deserve.

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The author, not pictured, just graduated from college.

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I'm a high school senior who commutes an hour by train to school every day. It's helped prepare me for the real world.

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The author, left, takes the train to high school every day.

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My daughter is on track to become high school valedictorian. I'm not sure it's worth the effort and stress.

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The author's daughter, not pictured, is on track to be valedictorian.

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I left the US at 17 to finish high school in rural Japan. The bold decision helped me build my dream life in Tokyo years later.

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I moved to Japan for my senior year of high school.

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A Florida mom was barred from dropping her kids off at a private Christian school over a decal promoting her OnlyFans page

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An image of Michelle Cline and the decal on the back of her SUV.

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So many high schools have predator teachers. These documents show why.

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Students aren't protected from predator teachers because, in part, there's so little oversight on how school districts nationally deal with offenders, Matt Drange reports for Business Insider.

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The College Board is raking in cash as it promotes its AP exam among low-income students, many of whom are failing it

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The Advanced Placement program has long offered rigorous college-level coursework to millions of students.

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A youth sports overhaul could help America's kids be less lonely

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A Hooptown Youth League team.

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