Youth Service America Awards Young Female Social Entrepreneurs

Two $2000 awards from @youthservice will be given to young female social entrepreneurs in honor Gladys Coccia. Now accepting nominations. Check the link below for details.

Nominations of Young Female Social Entrepreneurs Invited for Gladys Marinelli Coccia Awards

Sprint Gives $450,000 in Education Grants – More Coming!

The Sprint Foundation is giving grants (up to $25,000) to individual schools and school districts for character-education programs that promote and/or address youth leadership, youth volunteerism, a positive school culture, and drop-out prevention.

Visit the link below for details.

Sprint Character Education Grant Program Seeks to Support Positive Development of Young People

Duncan Nugget® #79: Are You Smart Enough to…?

You have to know what you know, know what you don’t know, and know the difference!

Million-Dollar Question: 
Are you smart enough to know 
how ignorant you are? 

75 Million Children Worldwide Do Not Attend School

“75 million children worldwide do not attend school or have access to a teacher — and most of them are girls.”

Man…we have a lot of work to do. Check out this article from @edutopia

A World Summit on Education Innovation

[VIDEO] Duncan Nugget® #10: According to Your Attitude

Recently, I was dropping off some FedEx packages when I noticed a sign behind the counter:

“Prices are subject to change according to customer’s attitude.”

That’s a cute little sign with a big nugget of wisdom

“She’s hot…but her attitude sucks!”

“We like the work you do, but we’re gonna have to let you go. People don’t like you.”

“He’s got talent, but I ain’t dealing with that attitude. It ain’t worth it.”

The perceived value of what you have to offer is subject to change according to your attitude because your attitude is the ambassador of your personal brand.

And of course, your personal brand determines whether or not people want to do business with you or even associate with you in any shape, form, or fashion.

Million Dollar Question:
What would your paycheck look like
if you only got paid according to your attitude?

What Is the Best High School In the Country?

According to US News and World Report, Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, Virginia is the best high school in the United States. Check out the article below to see the full list.

Virginia High School Is Best in the Nation – US News and World Report

OMG, You Mean I Can’t Facebook at Work? – High School Connections – Education Week

Would you really turn down a job that has “No Facebook” policy?! Check out this article from EdWeek.

OMG, You Mean I Can’t Facebook at Work? – High School Connections – Education Week