“In a century from now, in a history text book, I want 2018 to be known for the year that teenagers rocked the nation,” writes “Kyra,” a student on Twitter with 71,000 followers.
Particularly in the past few weeks, young women are expressing their power to influence policy, behaviors, laws and attitudes toward gun violence, as well as continue to shape positive social movements to change the futures for girls and women.
Read More“Tech can be used in higher ways,” says Donnovan Andrews, CEO of Overture, who recently launched the inaugural “STEM + HD” event, with HD standing for humanitarian development.
Read MoreJenny Raymond, executive director of the Harnisch Foundation, signs her emails with this salutation: “With a mighty fist bump and hearty laugh.” And she means it, no kidding.
Read MoreSorry, Cyndi Lauper, as it turns out, girls want more than just to have fun. And nearly 11,000 girls from across the country said so.
Read MoreWhenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more light – Vera Nazarian
There’s nothing like a good book to educate, entertain or inspire you. Studies are proving time and time again that reading is beneficial for everything from improvement of memory to stress reduction. And for children, stories have the power to bring emotions to life, and help children understand their own feelings and those of others.
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