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Episode 8 | 13m 22s Video has closed captioning.
A decades-old battle is re-emerging over how sex is presented in the classroom, as the Trump administration gives support to “sexual risk avoidance” programs that promote abstinence.
Aired: 10/29/19
Expires: 10/06/26
The Controversy Over Teaching Teens About Sex
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The Controversy Over Teaching Teens About Sex
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