Buzz on March 29th 2011

What Teacher's Make

Requires no introduction but it's well worth a listen.

Where Will it End?

Abercrombie Padded Bikini Top for 8 year-olds angers parents.

Picking It Up!

A flashmob with a difference... and it's Canadian.  Watch it to the end.  We think you'll love it!

Ten Who Went Beyond the Lemonade Stand?

While most kids stick with lemonade stands, some young entrepreneurs take their business much further.  Millions of dollars and multiple countries further, that is, with products in tech, software, business and even bacon.

Global Youth Service Day (April 15-17 2011)

Global Youth Service Day is an annual campaign that celebrates and mobilizes the millions of children and youth who improve their communities through service and service-learning.  It's a great initiative that has been growing since 1988 - Sad that it's relatively unheard of in Canada.

Favourite Video for March - And a Nod to the Japanese People

Ten Japanese "businessmen" perform a synchronized street performance.  Fun and imaginative!

Buzz for March 22!

Always My Son

This short documentary tells the story of how the Plata family moved from struggling with EJ's sexuality to becoming a model of support.  Powerful and moving!

The Future of Education

This is the video that people, particularly educators, around the globe are talking about. It just goes to show that great initiatives often come from small ideas.

The President talks to Youth

President Obama dropped by a roundtable meeting featuring youth leaders to discuss issues of concern to them and to also announce a new youth initiative.  Imagine for a moment this happening in Canada!  Visit the White House site and click on the video.

State of the World's Children

Young people are the key to a more equitable and prosperous world, according to UNICEF's new flagship report, 'The State of the World's Children 2011 - Adolescence: An Age of Opportunity,' launched in February.

Youth Leadership

The National Youth Agency believes that young people should have a voice in everything that affects them, and that the performance of services will be improved by taking proper account of that voice.  They have just published "Challenge and lead" a resource designed to help young people who are passionate about creating positive change, and/or those who work with them, to identify issues important to them and to follow through by organizing a campaign that will lead to positive action.  Question: Is there a Canadian organization with a similar mandate?

More U.S.  Youth Say They Are Not Having Sex

According to US research the number of U.S. teenagers and young adults who say they are abstaining from sex is on the rise, even as more young women report having sexual contact with each other.

Do Something

Does anyone know of a youth organization in Canada that comes close to "DoSomething.org"?  We have followed this US group for years and have come to respect it's relationship with the private sector over a reliance on government?  We invite you to check out this video and check out this site.

Great or Questionable Parenting

Hilarious 30 second video.

Words & Actions: The Community Sector & Canada's New Narrative

"...the act of volunteering must evolve beyond today's view of it as an option for individual expression of personal values to one that is viewed as the defining act of citizenship in a democratic society..." An interesting item written by Tim Broadhead for the Tamarack Institute.

One-third HIV cases in age group 15-24

Of the over 33 million HIV-AIDS cases reported worldwide every year, around one-third are adolescents of the age group 15-24 years.  This from a new UN Children's Fund report.

Buzz for March 16th!

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Youth and Adults Transforming School Together

We have never understood why young people are excluded from having meaningful input into their schools - their place of work.  That's why we were delighted to learn about a project in Vermont that brought 165 youth and adults from high schools throughout the state to "Be the Buzz": To speak up, dig deep, and work together for school transformation in their schools and across the state.

"I Have Sex"

Brief video requires little explanation.

"Strangers No More" Winner of 2011 Oscar for Best Documentary

In the heart of Tel Aviv, there is an exceptional school where children from forty-eight different countries and diverse backgrounds come together to learn.  Many of the students arrive at Bialik-Rogozin School fleeing poverty, political adversity and even genocide.  Here, no child is a stranger.  We can't wait to see the full feature.

"Guess who young Americans see as their most important Ally?"

You might be surprised at the response.  This fascinating study of young leaders that sheds light on the attitudes and values of an emerging generation.  It's well formatted and should you choose, it can make for a quick read or an in-depth study.  We would love to see Dr. Reg Bibby's take on this!  We would also love to see a similar study on young Canadian leaders.  Highly recommended!

Kraft Dinner in the School Gymnasium

Students at St.Elizabeth Ann Seton School in Ottawa collected boxes of Kraft Dinner as an addition to the monthly food baskets they provide to local food banks.  Watch what happens when a couple of thousand Kraft dinner Boxes are released in the school gymnasium.

Backflips!

Adam is 19.  He was born with Spina Bifita but he wasn't going to let this stop him from doing what other kids do...and then some.  This inspires!

The Michaëlle Jean Foundation

The recently launched Foundation pursues a series of creative initiatives designed to promote youth and the arts for social change across Canada.  It will collaborate with grassroots organizations, academic institutions, government, business and other sectors from across the the country.

Techie Toddlers

According to a new study 72% of children aged 3 to 5 use the internet for 30+ minutes every day!

Stalling!

A wonderful short and clever video on the act of procrastination...watch it later if you dare...

Buzz on March 8th 2011

Backflips

Adam is 19.  He was born with Spina Bifita but he wasn't going to let this stop him from doing what other kids do...and then some.  This inspires!

"Strangers No More" Winner of 2011 Oscar for Best Documentary

In the heart of Tel Aviv, there is an exceptional school where children from forty-eight different countries and diverse backgrounds come together to learn.  Many of the students arrive at Bialik-Rogazin School fleeing poverty, political adversity and even genocide.  Here, no child is a stranger.  We can't wait to see the full feature.

Kraft Dinner in the School Gymnasium

Students at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School in Ottawa collected boxes of Kraft Dinner as an addition to the monthly food baskets they provide to local food banks.  Watch what happens when Kraft Dinner Boxes are released in the school gymnasium.

The Michaelle Jean Foundation

The recently launched Foundation pursues a series of creative initiatives designed to promote youth and the arts for social change across Canada.  It will collaborate with grassroots organizations, academic institutions, government, business and other sectors from across the country.

Pepsi's Refresh Project

The Pepsi Refresh Project is looking for individuals, businesses, and non-profit organizations with ideas that will have a positive impact on communities.  It's a great initiative that gives millions of dollars to those with the best ideas in a number os select categories.  Not unlike American Idol, Canadians across the country get to vote on the projects they consider to be the most deserving.

What's Wrong with Schools?

Jeff Jarvis, author of "What Would Google do?" presents a short video which we think is a MUST for educators.  This is not to say that all educators will agree with what he has to say.  We love this brilliant thesis...you might too!

Techie Toddlers

According to a new study, 72% of children aged 3 to 5 use the Internet for 30+ minutes every day!

Stalling!

A wonderful short and clever video on the act of procrastination...

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