America’s Top Science, Math, and Tech Students Honored

From @teachermagazine – Individual students and teams won between $10,000 and $50,000 in math, science, and technology competition.  

Teacher Magazine: Nation’s Top Math, Science Students Honored

Dealing with Conflicts

Whether it’s the parents fussing at the kids, students snapping on professors (not smart at all), or couples fussing at each other, conflict and arguments often end with a stack of hurt feelings and enraged people. 

It’s okay to say things like: “I don’t like what you did (or said). To me, it was a stupid thing to do.”

It’s not cool to say things like: “How stupid can you be?! You’re a real idiot!” (Well…I guess it’s cool if he or she really is an idiot.)

When resolving conflicts, be sure to focus on the issue, not the individual; the problem, not the person.

A person is not his or her behavior. THINK about that.

It’ll be easier to resolve the issue or the problem, if you avoid making value judgments about the person. This is especially true when dealing with at-risk youth, defiant teens, and people with big egos.

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship

The Institute for Responsible Citizenship (@I4RC)is currently accepting applications for its summer leadership program in Washington, DC.

“The Institute provides America’s best and brightest African American male college students with unparalleled networking opportunities, leadership development, and life‐long mentorship.”–IRC

Poetic Troubled Teens

Cool article from @edutopia about troubled teens getting a chance to express themselves poetically.

Troubled Teens Explore Their Artistic Side

Q & A: Get a Degree in Motivational Speaking?

Q: What kind of college courses would I take my freshman year of college in order to become a successful motivational speaker like you? -student, Georgia State University

The 10 Commandments of Youth – MTV Sticky

Here are The 10 Commandments of Youth:

Connecting with Millennials in Class

Good tips on engaging Millennials in the classroom (for college instructors).

Teaching Generation Y: Reaching Millennials in the College Classroom | Suite101.com