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A Must-See Video For Parents + Students!!

Todd Anderson — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 12:51:04 +0000

I’m speechless!!! This is the most PROFOUND oration I’ve ever heard. WOW!!! “Spoken Word” at it’s BEST!!!….and the content is even more IMPACTFUL (or SHOULD BE) than the the delivery itself!!! A MUST SEE! (Thank you Shayla Chandler for re-posting this on Facebook):

Students Suspended After Seeing Nude Photo Of Teacher On iPad [#BIGDUMMYFILES]

DJ Supreme — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:14:16 +0000

13-year-old Joshua Troutt and three of his classmates at Highland Middle School in Anderson, Indiana, were playing on their school-issued iPad while in class on Monday when one of the boys pressed a button and a photo of their teacher’s bare breasts popped up. The boys were immediately suspended and are facing expulsion, but the [...]

The Power Of "Education"-Today's Black Pearls For Parents

Chris Reynolds — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:11:06 +0000

Every weekday morning at 10am, I bring you a daily affirmation from Black Pearls for Parents the book by author Eric V. Copage. They are inspirational thoughts, practical advice, and pearls of wisdom specifically designed for African-American parents. This morning’s entry was “Education”. On this day, take five minutes to evaluate how you might support [...]

Use Your Influence To Make A Difference

bob.hill — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:54:57 +0000

Are you happy with what is going on in the world? Do you believe you can make a difference? If you witness injustice would you get involved? If someone wanted your opinion on something would you give it? Only you can answer these questions. Spend time with self answering the questions. Remember you have a [...]

Jay-Z 101 at Georgetown University [VIDEO]

DJ Supreme — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:08:42 +0000

Author and educator Michael Eric Dyson is decoding the rhymes of rapper Jay-Z to teach students at Georgetown University about race, gender and poverty. But critics argue lyrics about swag and hustle have no place in higher education. Jay-Z is the perfect story of from rags to riches, and he motivates the students much more [...]

Fetal Origins: How The First Nine Months Shapes Your Life

bob.hill — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:17:50 +0000

While surfacing the internet last night, I came across a TED Talk that really interested me. It was by science writer Annie Murphy Paul. She talked about fetal origins. Paul starting the talk with a pop quiz: When does learning begin? Answer: Before we are born.

The Power To Create: It's Yours To Discover

bob.hill — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:51:18 +0000

One of the people I admired was the late Steve Jobs. He has left us with a legacy in technology. I don’t know if he’s more popular now that he’s gone versus when he was alive. Seems like daily we are learning more about him. We can learn a lot from him. One lesson is the [...]

Reinventing Education One Step At A Time

bob.hill — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:07:16 +0000

If you were to grade your son or daughter’s school, what grade would you give them? Are they passing with flying colors or failing miserably? The economy and the world is changing. There are new normasl all over the place. Life as we use to know it no longer exists. If you don’t believe me, [...]

Denzel Washington Donates Over $2 Million To Fordham University

bob.hill — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 13:01:16 +0000

Kudos to Tony and Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington for donating over $2 million to Fordham University for a scholarship for minority theatre majors. It also creates the Denzel Washington Chair in Theatre.

50 Cent Writes Children's Book, Deals With Bullying

bob.hill — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:14:36 +0000

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has a new tilte to his name, author. 50 cent has penned a novel for teens called Playground. The book follows a troubled 13-year old teen named Butterball. The character mimics a younger Jackson and his experience with bullying. According to Entertainment Weekly, Jackson wrote in the introduction the purpose of the [...]

Thank You: Take The Dare, Live The Challenge

bob.hill — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:48:29 +0000

Life moves so fast that we forget the many things we should be thankful for. These are the things we usually take for granted. I think you know what I mean. We are not talking rocket science here. We are talking basic facts. I encourage you to take the dare and live the challenge. Get [...]

Hank Aaron Establishes Scholarship At Clark Atlanta

bob.hill — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:54:49 +0000

There’s word that baseball legend Hank Aaron has established a $100,000 scholarship at Clark Atlanta University to help students pay for their education. The money is coming from the Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream Foundation. It’s for students pursuing careers in public service, teaching, social work, humanities, science and medicine.

Bill Gates 2012 Scholarships For Low Income Minority Students

bob.hill — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:34:08 +0000

The Gates Millennium Scholarship Program (GMC) will select 1,000 talented students next year to receive a scholarship to use at any college or university. Students will also be provided with skills they can use in their leadership programs and academic support throughout their college career The program is funded by a grant from the Bill [...]

New High School Allows Students to Earn College Degree and Land Job with IBM

Shauna Wright — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:00:09 +0000

The IBM International Foundation and the New York City Public Schools have collaborated to create the new Pathways in Technology Early College High School, which will open in September.

Dubbed “P-Tech,” students can earn a standard four-year diploma, or opt to stay for two extra years — after which they’ll graduate with an associate’s degree in computer science from CUNY’s College of Technology (City Tech) for free. They can then continue their studies at City Tech, attend other colleges and apply the credits they’ve already earned, or be considered for employment by IBM’s IT department and at other companies.

Politics Getting In the Way of Educating Buffalo Children

bob.hill — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:02:46 +0000

I see the Buffalo Board of Education has decided not to use the “no fault” termination clause in the contract of Superintendent Dr. James Williams. The decision was made following a 45 minute board meeting Monday. Williams announced earlier this month that he had planned to retire in a year’s time. I don’t think Dr. Williams is the problem. The problem is with the system.

"Education" Is The Only Way-Today's Black Pearls For Parents

Chris Reynolds — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:10:12 +0000

Every weekday morning at 10am, I bring you a daily affirmation to remind parents of some of the things that we may seldom forget about in our daily interaction with our children.

This morning’s entry was “Education”. On this day, talk to your child about at least three new things each of you has encountered today.

The White House Internship: A Public Service Leadership Program

bob.hill — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:44:17 +0000

Ever dream of working at the White House in Washington DC? The White House is currently accepting applications for internships for the Summer of 2012. This is a great opportunity to expand your horizons and serve the public at one of the most historical buildings in the world.

A White House internship provides valuable experience and undoubtedly provides for more opportunities in the future.

The Importance Of "Education" – Today's Black Pearls For Parents

Chris Reynolds — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:14:25 +0000

Every weekday morning at 10am, I bring you a daily affirmation to remind parents of some of the things that we may seldom forget about in our daily interaction with our children.

This morning’s entry was “Education”. Today, pledge to stay on top of your child’s education to make sure they are doing the best that they can.