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On January 20, 1961, President John F. Kennedy issued a challenge to all Americans: “Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.” Two months later American University hosted a National Conference on…..
Serve America Together is a campaign to make national service part of growing up in America. For too long, national service has not been an option for most young Americans. The college affordability crisis has left too many students with…..
Service years transform lives, strengthen communities, and fuel civic renewal. Service Years Transform Lives ( from Service Year) Service years create pathways to opportunity for young people and allow them to develop real-world experience as well as valued professional and leadership skills. Service years…..
By Roxanne RobertsJuly 25, 2021 at 6:00 a.m. EDT14 If 2020 was unforgettable for all the wrong reasons, then the pressure is on to make 2021 unforgettable for the right ones. We want to get out, have fun, and, of course,“make…..
Life is a series of queues you can skip. Tim Denning Medium June 28th 2021 Thinking can become stale. I discovered that gem not long ago. My thoughts had become, well, useless and the good insights were lost. These are…..
People said it was impossible to fly like a bird but one visionary said “why not try?” To that end, they discovered it was possible to invent a kite, and a balloon, and even a parachute until eventually, on a remote…..
By Donna St. George July 28th at 7:00 p.m. EDT16 With the start of classes weeks away and debate intensifying about mask mandates in schools, Maryland’s largest district opted for the cautious way forward, requiring that face coverings be worn by all. The decision…..
26 Jul 2021 The Washington Post Jay.mathews@washpost.com To those battling over critical race theory, here is my plea: Don’t stop teachers from seeking the hidden potential of impoverished and minority children, the most important educational movement of the past 40…..
When our Founder, Dr Anastasi passed away earlier this year, the family asked instead of flowers that friends send donations to Saturday School in his name. For many years, Bob worked closely with Dr. George Thomas who was a pioneer…..
By Carol Clark | eScienceCommons | April 29, 2020 Emory News Center In times of great stress, stories sustain us, says Robyn Fivush, director of the Family Narratives Lab in Emory’s Department of Psychology. Family reminiscing is especially important, says Fivush, who…..