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A 7-Year Old Aboriginal Girl's Battle to Tell the Truth at School

Ruby was seven year old and in Grade 2.  She was to prepare a class presentation on a topic of her choice, and decided she wanted to tell the story of why she doesn't speak her First Nations language.  Full article and interview with Ruby.

Felix Finkbeiner the 13 Year Old Tree Ambassador

He planted a million trees in Germany by the time he was nine!  He wants to plant a million trees in every country.  Felix's organization called Plant for the Planet is now doing work in 70 countries.  See him address the United Nations.

The Atlantic: 5 Research Based Ways to Turn Your Preschooler into a Math Whiz.

Turns out, Tetris isn't such a waste of time after all.  Read Full Article.

The Absolute Power of Youth

"Mambo" played brilliantly by the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela conducted by the amazing Gustavo Dudamel at the Royal Albert Hall, Sunday 19 August 2007.  This will light up your day!

Study: Young Consumers Switch Media 27 Times an Hour

A recent study found that consumers in their 20's ('digital natives') switch media venues about 27 times per non-working hour - the equivalent of more than 13 times during a standard half-hour TV show.

Anyone Know the Stats for Canada?

Around 400 sexual offences against children are reported to police each week in the UK but less than one in ten results in a conviction, according to figures obtained by the NSPCC.  10% of sex offences result in conviction.  Read More. 

This Would Never Happen in Scotland

A senior high school student in southwestern Illinois will be resigned to wearing pants to his prom, after a recent decision by the school board banned him from wearing a kilt to the event.

Baby Rock Climbing

This strikes us as a tad dangerous - not to mention foolish.  You may have the opposite opinion.  See video.