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Tuesday, August 30, 2011

The Kids Are Not All Right

The challenge before us is to reignite the guiding ethos and practices of the century of the child.  As Nelson Mandela has said, "there can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children." Joel Balkan writes an excellent article in the New York Times.

Adult Children Sue Mom

What makes Kimberly Garrity the worst mother in the world, according to her children?  Read about it here.

Let The Kids Touch The Computer

The now-global phenomenon known as MathTrain TV: kids teaching other kids through creation their own video tutorials.  Much like the now famous Khan Academy - but made by and for students.

What do you Like Most About Daddeh?

A little girl called Millen with a delightful Yorkshire accent chats about life.  It's hilarious if you like accents and chatty little girls.

First Nation Children Still Removed From Parents at a High Rate

More First Nation children are in foster care today than during the height of the residential school system during the 1960's, according to a new report.

Alberta: Child Welfare Quality Assurance Council?

If Alberta's minister of children and youth services has her way deaths and injuries of children due to government shortcomings will so be investigated by a quality assurance council that reports directly to the provinces legislature.

Kids Krumping 

A nine-year old and a six-year old show off their krumping skills...What's Krumping you ask?

"I have the audacity to believe that peoples everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and cultures for their minds, and dignity, equality and freedom for their spirits."

Martin Luther King

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