12 Apr 2013
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Photo: (Facebook.com/youvisit, UGA)

Photo: (Facebook.com/youvisit, UGA)

Finding the right college can be pretty intimidating, especially if you don’t have the budget to go visit the different colleges and get a good feel for them. That’s why the YouVisit website lets you tour colleges from around the world -- virtually.

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Photo: (Getty)

April 4th marked the 45th anniversary of the assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. In his honor, the King Center in his hometown of Atlanta has launched the “50 Days of Nonviolence" campaign to challenge students to abstain from violence for the rest of the school year.

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11 Apr 2013
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Photo: (Getty, Pencils for Promise)

If you like Jordin Sparks, helping others, and empowering developing countries through education, then you'll probably “like” this Facebook page.

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10 Apr 2013
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Photo: (Get Schooled Foundation)

Photo: (Get Schooled)

The next time your parents offer you a few bucks for being a good student, let 'em know your going rate is WAY higher these days. Why?! Cause the Get Schooled Victory Tour is rewarding the winners of their Fall Attendance Challenge with awesome prizes and celebrity visits!

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Photos: (Getty)

Miley, Skrillex, and Rihanna did it, so it was only a matter of time before Justin Bieber got the C.K.H. (That's the "Cool Kid Hairdo," in case you were wondering.) Justin recently debuted his restyled 'do -- shaved sides and side-swept bangs that make me nostalgic for his old-school hair flip -- at a meet-and-greet in Germany.

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9 Apr 2013
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Photo: (Getty)

Breaking up sucks, but Katy Perry knows how to deal with the post-breakup blues. After her split with John Mayer, this “Firework” hooked up with UNICEF to help kids in Madagascar.

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8 Apr 2013
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Photos: (Getty)

Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber are getting together. No, this isn’t some grand scheme to make Liam Hemsworth and Selena Gomez jealous. On April 23, the two will be joining Pitbull, Jason Mraz, and a host of other celebs for CBS’ “The Real Change Project: Artists for Education” television special.

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5 Apr 2013
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Photo: (Run The World)

Photo: (Run The World)

If the warmer weather is making you want to get out and exercise, I’ve got a great idea for you. From now until the end of June you can sign up for the Run the World campaign to help girls receive an education!

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Photo: (YouTube/SoulPancake)

2013 is the first year in U.S. history that we have two presidents at once! President Barack Obama and Kid President, 9-year-old Robby Novak, recently met up in the Oval Office to chat about telephones, history, and how kids and grown-ups can work together to make the world a better place. Dare ya not to smile!

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3 Apr 2013
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Photo: (Getty)

Chris Brown is currently promoting his upcoming new album "X," and we have to say we are impressed with his positive behavior! Well, for the most part.

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