Tag: #education
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Adolescence: More than Prom and Sparkly Dresses
When Jena Malone was a teenager, she didn’t care much about fashion or social events. Instead, she spent her time reading books, watching movies, and writing poetry. Although some of her classmates teased her for being different, Jena knew that there was more to adolescence than superficial things. Jena’s words are a reminder that adolescence…
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Leading to the Threshold of Your Mind: Wisdom of a Teacher
The story of Khalil Gibran, the great Lebanese writer and philosopher, begins with a childhood in poverty and hardship. Despite the lack of formal education, Gibran was a keen observer and a voracious reader. He learned about the world through his own senses and experiences, and through the stories and teachings of his family and…
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How a College Degree Can Open Doors
Jon Secada, a Grammy-Award winning musician once said, “My family didn’t have a lot of money, so college wasn’t an option for me. But I was determined to make something of myself, so I worked hard and pursued my passion for music. It wasn’t easy, but eventually, my talent opened doors I never could have…
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Health and Education: Two Never-Ending Issues
When Sarah, a 12-year-old girl from Uganda, lost her mother to AIDS, her world turned upside down. Her father, who was unable to provide for her education and health needs, sent her to live with her grandmother in a small village. Sarah felt lost and hopeless, until she met a group of volunteers who were…
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Education: A Shared Commitment
Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Jack who lived in a small village in Africa. Despite the lack of educational resources in his village, he was determined to learn and further his education. Jack would walk several miles every day to attend a school in a neighboring village. He was motivated…
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Adolescence: More than Prom and Sparkly Dresses
When Jena Malone was a teenager, she didn’t care much about fashion or social events. Instead, she spent her time reading books, watching movies, and writing poetry. Although some of her classmates teased her for being different, Jena knew that there was more to adolescence than superficial things. Jena’s words are a reminder that adolescence…