NEWS TO KNOW.

UNITED States education system; HIGHER Power of Lucky, The (Book); LEGAL status of teachers; YOUTH employment

This section presents news briefs related to education in the U.S. The 2007 Newbery Medal winner "The Higher Power of Lucky," by Susan Patron, probably will not show up on the shelves because the word scrotum is used, in reference to a dog. Legislators in Arizona are working on a bill that would preclude teachers from expressing personal political opinions to students. According to a study, U.S. youngsters ages 14 to 18 who work put in an average of 16 hours a week during the school year.