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NASA Federal Credit Union Awards Scholarships to Students

June 5, 2015
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At the conclusion of its 2015 Mitchell-Beall-Rosen Memorial Scholarship Contest, NASA Federal Credit Union awarded scholarships—ranging from $1,000 to the top prize of $6,000—to eight high school seniors. The annual…Read more →

Scholastic Accepting Applications from Kid Reporters

May 13, 2015
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The Scholastic News Kids Press Corps, a team of Kid Reporters ages 10-14 around the world, is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 school year. Students with a strong interest…Read more →

High School Student Creates Safe Driving PSA

May 12, 2015
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When Chicago high school student Elijah Wilborn created his safe driving PSA, he left his phone, music and other distractions curbside – and picked up the grand prize in the…Read more →

Do Teens Act Without Thinking?

May 8, 2015
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Parents often see their teens act rashly without thinking, not understanding their bad decision-making is biological. During adolescence, the teenage brain is only 80 percent developed and therefore incredibly susceptible…Read more →

First Book Partners with White House to Offer e-Books to Children

May 1, 2015
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Through a new White House-led initiative, First Book, a nonprofit social enterprise, is helping connect children in need across the country with access to thousands of e-books. The initiative, announced…Read more →

First Lady Michelle Obama Says Reach Higher

April 28, 2015
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As part of her Reach Higher initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama will speak Friday at Detroit’s first-ever citywide College Signing Day, hosted by the Detroit College Access Network at Wayne…Read more →

Do Kids Know More About e-Waste Than You?

April 23, 2015
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Despite growth and widespread accessibility of recycling programs, 62 percent of Americans still admit to throwing away recyclable items. You can take a cue from these kiddos – recycle your…Read more →

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