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Kristina Puga // Mar. 6, 2013 // 1:10 PM

“Donuts With Dads” was created to help some LA children without fathers. Male role models from the community come to read books with the kids. More



Trei Dudley // Feb. 11, 2013 // 8:39 AM

Many of America’s youth feel that their concerns are not being addressed, and some are petitioning for their voice to be heard. More



Kristina Puga // Jan. 17, 2013 // 1:32 PM

“Breaking Bad” actor Steven Michael Quezada is running unopposed for a seat on the school board in his home town of Albuquerque, NM. More



C. Ed Massey // Sep. 22, 2012 // 10:00 AM

C. Ed Massey, President of National School Boards Association explains how you can get involved in your local schools. More



Ralph Smith // Sep. 22, 2012 // 10:00 AM

Managing Director for the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading Ralph Smith tells how to improve early childhood literacy. More



Elianne Ramos // Aug. 10, 2012 // 1:48 PM

Adelante Chicas, a youth development program for Latinas in Portland, Ore., has developed Journey to College, a new initiative entirely focused on col   More



Tiffany Cooper Gueye // Jul. 13, 2012 // 11:30 AM

Fighting the summer brain drain isn’t easy, but there are a few steps you can take to help bring summer learning experiences to kids in your community   More



Keke Palmer // Jul. 9, 2012 // 2:59 PM

A national survey shows teenagers have a high level of civic engagement, a tradition in Keke Palmer’s own family. More



Lorna Smith // Jun. 21, 2012 // 3:00 PM

Summer enrichment camps can provide a healthy, academic environment for low-income students during the lazy days of summer. More



Nina Terrero // May. 2, 2012 // 7:44 AM

Student mentors work to foster a college-going culture among school districts in the South Plains region of Texas. More



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