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Florida Teen Starts ‘Giving Library’ for Homeless Kids

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May 17th, 2012

Fifteen-year-old Florida resident Lilli Leight wanted to help provide homeless kids in her community with access to books, so she created a “giving library” at a Miami homeless shelter.

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Art Start Showcases Talent Of At-Risk Youths

NY Daily News
April 4th, 2012

Founded 20 years ago by local artists, Art Start is a non-profit agency that holds creative arts workshops for at-risk youths in homeless shelters throughout the city.

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Peace Corps Volunteer Tackles a Sensitive Women’s Health Problem in Uganda

Michigan Tech
March 14th, 2012

Michigan Tech student Stacey Frankenstein-Markon has been able to help hundreds of girls practice better hygiene while they learn about menstruation, their bodies and women’s health. And not incidentally, stay in school.

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Awards Honor Women’s Activism, Scholarship

Emory Wheel
February 29th, 2012

Distinguished faculty and alumni from various Emory divisions were recognized at the first-ever Women and Gender Awards Night on Thursday. The event honored women who have shown dedication to women’s issues through writing, scholarship and activism both within and outside the Emory community.

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What Does Teaching Creativity Look Like?

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February 15th, 2012

Creativity expert Michael Michalko, author of Creative Thinkering: Putting Your Imagination to Work has developed a list of 12 things most people aren’t taught in school?but should be?about creativity.

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Event Calls For Education Revolution

Positive News
May 11th, 2012

An international conference aiming to promote alternative education will take place in Portland on 1–5 August 2012

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How 30 Minutes a Day Can Increase Your Intelligence

Life Hack
March 15th, 2012

If you ask me, where humans go wrong is with their lack of patience. That, and their recent acquired taste for instant gratification. The reality is that things take time. Richard Branson didn’t become a millionaire overnight. Madonna was not an overnight success. David Beckham was not born a superstar footballer.

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Peace And Goodwill Through Books

Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation
March 5th, 2012

The 14-millionth reused book shared by California’s youth with Filipino children was turned over to the Philippine government in January 21, 2012, in a ceremony that showcased the solidarity between Filipinos and Americans as they work together to promote peace and goodwill through the literacy project.

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5 Green Bands or The New Type of Cool

Ecosmarty
February 21st, 2012

It’s a beautiful thing to see musicians using their fame to create positive change. Five acts in particular have recently made significant strides to make the world a greener place. The following 5 bands are all part of the eco-movement and each of them contribute to that cause in their own unique way (they are also great bands to listen to).

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The North Face Unveils First Sustainability Report

Treehugger
February 15th, 2012

The North Face is one of the world’s most iconic outdoor clothing and equipment brands. They may not be as well known for their green endeavours, though that might be about change, as they gather a head of (green) steam with the release of their first public sustainability report.

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