Category Archives: Kids & Earth

PBS & TED review the state of education today

Posted on 2013 May 12 by kimi

The Chicago Tribune has a fabulous article on PBS’ TED Talks Education hour long show on May 8 2013, which brought

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Principal Kafele shares inspiring thoughts on mission and passion

Posted on 2013 May 10 by kimi

I love Principal Kafele‘s positive approach to solving today’s educational issues. He also shares great advice on personal achievement. This 11 minute video is an excellent sample of his practical approach for achievement and success.

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Whale Rider’s so worth watching

Posted on 2013 May 7 by kimi

Whale Rider is a lovely story of a native New Zealand girl coming of age in a dichotomized society in which the role of native women is being redefined. It’s a beautiful and exciting story, and the girl both rides … Continue reading →

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HIPAA offers no privacy or protection to an ill child

Posted on 2013 April 30 by kimi

Joey Furlong is a Bethlehem, NY 4th grader interned in hospital for a life-threatening condition and awaiting brain surgery. This week, he was approached by one of the teachers employed by the hospital, who wanted the boy to take a … Continue reading →

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Baby Micah & the magic tearing paper

Posted on 2013 April 25 by kimi

Baby Micah loves to see his dad magically transform paper and celery into musical instruments by tearing them into little pieces. Micah laughs and laughs when these inanimate items suddenly spring to life with unique sounds of their own – … Continue reading →

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Free prom dress programs across NJ and US

Posted on 2013 April 20 by kimi

April is prom month. If you’re a young lady of modest means you can be the belle of the ball with a free or low-cost designer dress ($10 is low, right?) in beautiful condition from one of the prom dress … Continue reading →

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A real teacher resigns in protest – on camera

Posted on 2013 March 2 by kimi

This 2nd grade teacher chose to give up his $70,000 job – “with benefits” – and tutor Connecticut students for free rather than continue fighting the school system over new practices which he is sure are preventing students from acquiring … Continue reading →

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Immigrant children stolen & families shattered

Posted on 2012 November 13 by kimi

There are so many forms of racism and social oppression being carried out in America, it just boggles the mind. This morning, I posted on Facebook a link to an article that details sad facts about a practice I first … Continue reading →

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“The power’s in you” says legless maker of Cheetah Legs

Posted on 2012 September 9 by kimi

Watch the TED Talk with me: Aimee Mullins, the designer of Cheetah running legs, herself a legless woman, talks about combining form, function and value – and of the power of believing and unifying. Aimee’s an athlete, an activist, a woman’s … Continue reading →

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Can 4 year olds be temperate in the presence of a marshmallow?

Posted on 2012 August 20 by kimi

Martin Seligman describes temperance as including, …the ability to protect against excess and delay gratification. It includes humility and modesty. And being careful about choices and not taking undue risks. It also includes forgiveness and giving people a second chance. … Continue reading →

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