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Study Reveals Teen Drivers Put Everyone at Risk

Study Reveals Teen Drivers Put Everyone at Risk

Nearly two-thirds of people injured or killed in a crash involving a teen driver are people other than the teen behind the wheel, according to a new report released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. In 2013 alone, 371,645 people were injured and 2,927 were killed in crashes that…
UNICEF Launches ‘Ek Star Aisa Bhi’ Series in India

UNICEF Launches ‘Ek Star Aisa Bhi’ Series in India

UNICEF recently launched an online campaign with #babiesneedyou that champions the cause of Mission Indradhanush by imploring responsible parents to follow full immunisation plan for their children. To continue the ongoing communication efforts that could save more than 400,000 babies every year in India, UNICEF has initiated the ‘Ek Star…
Do Kids Know More About e-Waste Than You?

Do Kids Know More About e-Waste Than You?

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 gadgets and help protect our planet. According to a recent survey from ecoATM, Inc. of the 62 percent of Americans…
Raytheon to Help Children of Military Families

Raytheon to Help Children of Military Families

A new $5 million multi-year commitment from technology company Raytheon to Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) will provide enhanced technology centers and support for after-school science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programming to children of military families. Working in partnership, Raytheon and Boys & Girls Clubs of America…
Yoga for Kids: Gaiam Releases a New DVD Series

Yoga for Kids: Gaiam Releases a New DVD Series

Gaiam, a leading provider of yoga content, announces the release of two new yoga programs – Yoga for Kids: Outer Space Blastoff and Yoga for Kids: Dino-Mite Adventure. Led by children's yoga expert Jodi Komitor, Gaiam's new Yoga for Kids interactive programs are designed to be fun, educational and get…
FMA Live! Forces in Motion for Schools

FMA Live! Forces in Motion for Schools

NASA and Honeywell kick off the spring 2015 tour of "FMA Live! Forces in Motion" Monday with shows at Talley Middle School in Wilmington, Delaware, marking the 11th year of this collaboration designed to ignite students' interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). FMA Live! is a high-energy, live…
How Arts-Integrated Education Model Helps Children

How Arts-Integrated Education Model Helps Children

At a time when educators and policymakers are placing a high priority on quality early childhood education, Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts announced Tuesday the results of a four-year study showing that its arts integration teaching model bolsters young children’s math achievement. Conducted by independent evaluators at the…