The State of Sex Ed in Missouri and How it Affects Teen Pregnancy
In 2017, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) determined that the national average rate of teen pregnancy (mothers aged 15-19) in the United States is 18.8 of every 1,000 live births. Teen pregnancy has affected high schools and surrounding communities for decades; however, Missouri’s rate, at 22.5 per 1000 live births, is more disappointing and…