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
[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?
Internship: National Center for Environmental Health
Here is a 10-week summer environmental internship for undergraduate students majoring in Environmental Studies, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Ecology, or related fields who are passionate about the environment, interested in human health, and curious about how they are linked.
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
Young Scholars Internship Program
The University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences has an excellent internship program for high school students.
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
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Books & Posters
The Leading Soft Skills Training Program for STEM Students. Check out S3TEM.com
The 5 Soft Skills Clusters
Click here for a list of soft skills definitions, and behavioral indicators.
