I heard this one on the local news this weekend and I promise I'm not making this up. A recently passed Florida law makes it possible the ashes of alumni to be interred on the 11 state college campuses. Yes, that's right alumi can now have their remains permanently stored on campus. UF is considering … Continue reading I Am Not Making This Up
Free GED Program
As a part of Texas Hope 2010, the Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT) has launched a new program to provide free GED programs in affiliated churches. The program is a part of the BGCT's Hispanic Education Initiative. The BGCT has teamed up with the Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas to enlist volunteers that will … Continue reading Free GED Program
Financial Literacy Survey for Teens and Young Adults
One of my friend's David has started a blog devoted to providing financial literacy for teens and young adults. He has created a survey and could use some input. If you are between the ages of 16-25 or know someone who is stop by and help him out.
Amazing Choir
If you haven't seen them yet the chorus from PS 22, in New York City is amazing. Check out their performance of Lady Gaga's Just Dance.
Conversation
Last night I overheard a conversation from a couple of college students regarding teaching. It seems that the young lady is an education major. Her friend was loudly proclaiming how teachers were really over paid. He thought that teachers had a very easy job because they only work 8 to 3 with a lunch break … Continue reading Conversation
Econmic Crises from a Teens Point of View
I'm sure by now you have heard about Is Anybody Listening, a video created by a group of teens at Village Academy High School in Pomona, CA. The project was sparked by a class discussion of The Great Gatsby. The video was on place on YouTube and caught the attention of President Obama.
Cool Idea
I'm taking a break from Top 10 this week. I've been wanting to write about something I found while working on another post. The Social Work Club from my alma mater, Hardin-Simmons University, is hosting a Prom Party for young women who live in foster care. The event is February 28th, from 10:00 am - … Continue reading Cool Idea
The Dee Zone 