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Role Models
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



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



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



Lucille O'Neal // Jul. 23, 2012 // 11:30 AM

Shaquille O'Neal's mom shares some tips for keeping kids engaged during the lazy summer months. 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



Nancy Kober and Alexandra Usher // May. 24, 2012 // 9:20 AM

We hear a lot about how to change curriculum, administrations, and policy to improve student achievement – but what about the students themselves? More



Chelsea Clinton // Feb. 21, 2012 // 11:25 AM

A collaboration between The Learning Community charter school and non-charter public elementary schools demonstrates that students are hungry to learn   More



Janet R. Decker // Feb. 6, 2012 // 9:04 AM

Teachers are protected by the same free speech laws as everyone else, but they are still expected to be role models when they leave the classroom. More



Nina Terrero // Feb. 2, 2012 // 2:47 PM

Students ages 6 to 18 take part in the free after-school tutoring and writing skills programs at 826LA. More



Dana Chivvis // Jan. 19, 2012 // 12:58 PM

Samara Jordan already has seven colleges to choose from next year, thanks to hard work and a mentor who has been with her throughout high school. More



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