Read across America Day was founded by the National Education Association (NEA) as a day to celebrate and motivate children and teens to read. The day commences March 2 every year, the birthday of the cherished children’s author, the late Dr. Seuss. On this day in cities around the Unitied States, teachers, librarians, parents, grandparents, politicians, athletes – you name it – are encouraged to develop activities that excite and inspire young readers. Reading is a major part of how we learn, grow, and view the world around us. Why is reading so important you ask? Here are just a couple … [Read more...]
Local Youth Grow Both Food and Businesses
LONG BRANCH, NEW JERSEY SEPTEMBER 08, 2015 “The dog ate my school work,” has taken on new meaning for Long Branch High School students. And, while dogs may not eat their work, plenty of people do. Thanks to an innovative new Youth Apprenticeship Program offered by Providing HOPE, eight students learned the fundamentals of agribusiness in a five-week summer session that included both growing and marketing fresh produce at the West End Farmer’s Market. “We completely sold out every week,” said one program participant. “It was really fun learning how to turn seeds into something a customer … [Read more...]
Five Steps Communities Can Take To Strengthen a STEM Education Program
NEWPORT NEWS, VA SEPTEMBER 08, 2015 Although the latest projections show that the rate of job increases in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fields (STEM) over the next five to seven years will outstrip rate increases in non-STEM positions, Dr. Aaron Smith, author of “Awakening Your STEM School,” says that the country may not be able to meet the demand for the larger job-ready workforce unless communities focus on improving STEM education and attracting more students to science, technology, engineering and math. “We’re just not inspiring enough of our students to consider careers in … [Read more...]
10 Valuable Lessons for Teens and Young Adults
Young Outliers take a look at these 10 inspiring quotes from John Shufeldt on growing up and remaining true to yourself. The actions and decisions you make now will shape the person you grow up to be. Learn about peer pressure, following your passions, leadership, and turning failure into success. Fear of Failure/ Fear of Rejection "Without raising the bar or pushing the envelope, you'll likely never fail at much and thus never get to really make lasting contributions" Facts of Life/Avoiding Prejudice/Remaining Unbiased/Achieving Tolerance "Education opened my eyes to new ways of … [Read more...]
Make Smart Financial Decisions in College
BOSTON, MA AUGUST 11, 2015 As the fall semester starts to creep up, incoming freshmen have a lot on their minds. Very few will consider their personal finances as a top priority as they enter the next four years of their life. That’s why national nonprofit, American Consumer Credit Counseling, has created some simple guidelines to help incoming freshmen make educated financial decisions. With most students graduating with a bachelor’s degree paying an average of $350 per month in loans over 18 years, ACCC believes it is imperative that they understand how to make money-savvy … [Read more...]
Giving Homeless Students the Tools to Thrive in School
NEW YORK, NY AUGUST 12, 2015 The first day of school can be a scary and uncertain time for any child. But it poses particular challenges for the more than 24,000 New York City kids currently living in homeless shelters. These youngsters often lack the tools any child needs – including basic essentials like pens, pencils and notebooks. So Manhattan Mini Storage is once again partnering with the Coalition for the Homeless for Project: Back to School – a donation drive to supply city kids living in shelters with backpacks and other critically needed school supplies for the upcoming academic … [Read more...]