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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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