Posted 8/15/11 11:31 am EST by Katie Leavitt in Celebs, Money, School
Photo: Emma Watson, James Franco, Tyra Banks (Getty Images)
Though hitting the books this fall may not seem glamorous, attending college is turning out to be a star-studded affair. Famous actors and musicians make a lot of money, but many are seeing how the benefits of higher education will pay off in its own right.
Posted 8/12/11 12:00 pm EST by Katie Leavitt in Contests, School
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Aside from cool new clothes and awesome eco-friendly supplies, we've got another reason to get excited about the upcoming school year--a chance to win $500 and help a nonprofit at the same time! You don't even have to study.
Posted 8/11/11 11:54 am EST by Katie Leavitt in Art, Celebs, Tech
Photo: The Black Eyed Peas attend the Adobe Youth Voices Academy launch (Getty Images)
The Black Eyed Peas are continuing their mission to “Plant Inspiration” by helping young people create social change through the arts.
Posted 8/9/11 3:23 pm EST by Katie Leavitt in Resources, School
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Going back to school means: A) new clothes; B) studying; C) cliques; or D) all of the above? The correct answer is... D) all of the above! But we have something you can do about C) cliques--start your own. And no, not Mean Girls-style, but by doing some good!
Posted 8/8/11 3:58 pm EST by Katie Leavitt in Celebs, School
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Nick Cannon and Kelly Osbourne's latest effort is raising awareness for a very serious debilitating disease that is highly prevalent, yet highly curable--Lazy-butt-itis. If you or a loved one have been affected, it's not too late to find the right treatment. We have one simple solution right here.
Posted 8/4/11 5:00 pm EST by Katie Leavitt in School
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Before you know it the days of summer will be winding down and the first day of school will be right around the corner--hope you've made the best of it. Though heading back to class means picking up the studying habit again, it doesn't have to mean hurting the environment. To help you pass the test on Environmentalism 101, we've compiled a list of eco-friendly, and fun, school supplies.
Posted 8/3/11 12:04 pm EST by Caroline Walker in politics, School
Photo: NEA Student Program President Tommie Leaders speaks to the crowd at the Save Our Schools rally on Saturday. (Rebecca Bright)
Our representatives in Washington passing our nation's new debt-ceiling bill might mean that America dodged utter catastrophe by inches and seconds, but it doesn't mean we're in the clear. Combing through the fallout of pinched pennies and cut costs, our biggest question today is, "What does this mean for young people?"
Posted 8/3/11 11:00 am EST by Sian-Pierre Regis in politics, Resources, Shows
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We're all looking for a way to make high school classes a bit more, ahem, FUN. Petitioning to have Jersey Shore become a required course is probably out of the question. However, talking to your peers halfway across the globe about what you watch on MTV Thursday nights, not to mention the uprising in Egypt, is actually quite possible. Just take a note from this New Jersey classroom...
Posted 7/29/11 5:13 pm EST by Caroline Walker in Celebs, Events, politics, School
Photo: Students protest budget cuts (Getty Images)
In case you were wondering, Matt Damon is busy this weekend. If all goes according to rumor, he'll be in at the Save Our Schools event in Washington, D.C., with thousands of teachers, students, advocates, award-winning educators, notable public officials, extraordinary writers and regular joes who desperately want to ensure that American youth have access to the education they deserve. So while Matt might not be free for coffee or an "Oceans 14" get-together, rest assured, it's with good reason.
Posted 7/29/11 12:33 pm EST by Katie Leavitt in School
Photo: "Strive To Shine" photo shoot (thestrive.org)
What do the internet, cupcakes and modeling have to do with one another? Hint: they're improving the K-12 education system...
