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Sex Education in America: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Season 4 Episode 18

The debate over the best way to teach sex ed in America continues to rage on, but students are often left out of the conversation when schools decide what to teach. PBS NewsHour Student Reporters from Oakland Military Institute investigate the pros and cons of the various approaches to sex ed and hear from other students about how they feel about their sexual health education.

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