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Unity Charity

Unity Charity is a youth operated Toronto Arts Based Alternative Education Organization headed by the 24 year old inspirational and talented Mike Prosserman.  We invited you to check out Mike's short video describing the value of Hip-hop on his own life and the lives of many youth across Canada.  Very Cool!

Be-Bop at the Zoo

For those who haven't already met Zola.

Mental Health Top Issue Facing Schools

In a 2009 study of 1 100 principals in 25 countries, 90% expressed mounting alarm about mental health problems, with Canadian principals more likely than others to say one in five students need help.

Sleep Problems Linked to Bullying

Children who are bullies or are aggressive or have conduct problems at school, are more likely to be sleeping during the day according to a new University of Michigan Medical School study.  The study suggests that bullying might be reduced by improving sleep quality.  It is recommended that school-aged children sleep 10-11 hours per night.

Research Asks, Is Higher Education Worth It?

A report based on findings from two 2011 Pew Research Centre surveys looks at the views of both the general public and college?university presidents in relation to value, quality and mission of higher education.

"I'm Running Away From Home"

A video about a little boy running away from home.  Very funny, if you like British Humour.  The Brits have a wonderful sense of humour!

Make Spanking Kids Illegal ( New York Daily News)

Repeated surveys show that about 70% of Americans believe that spanking is sometimes necessary and does not harm children.  They also seem to think that the possibility of prohibiting spanking would mark unprecedented government interference in the lives of families.  Neither belief is correct.

Kids Under 5 at Higher Risk of Drowning, Report Warns

Child drowning's nearly doubled in Canada last year, according to figures released Tuesday by the Lifesaving Society that show a year to year rise in water deaths across the board.