Today, May 6, is National Space Day. A time dedicated to the extraordinary achievements, benefits, and opportunities in space exploration. Promote science education in youth and inspire them to learn about the universe and the planets that make up our solar system. The STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) in the past, have been typically male dominated fields, so encourage your little she-stronaut if her passion is outer space! If you are looking for more female role models who have become successful in male dominated fields, just check out Ingredients of Outliers: … [Read more...]
Local Youth Grow Both Food and Businesses
LONG BRANCH, NEW JERSEY SEPTEMBER 08, 2015 “The dog ate my school work,” has taken on new meaning for Long Branch High School students. And, while dogs may not eat their work, plenty of people do. Thanks to an innovative new Youth Apprenticeship Program offered by Providing HOPE, eight students learned the fundamentals of agribusiness in a five-week summer session that included both growing and marketing fresh produce at the West End Farmer’s Market. “We completely sold out every week,” said one program participant. “It was really fun learning how to turn seeds into something a customer … [Read more...]
10 Valuable Lessons for Teens and Young Adults
Young Outliers take a look at these 10 inspiring quotes from John Shufeldt on growing up and remaining true to yourself. The actions and decisions you make now will shape the person you grow up to be. Learn about peer pressure, following your passions, leadership, and turning failure into success. Fear of Failure/ Fear of Rejection "Without raising the bar or pushing the envelope, you'll likely never fail at much and thus never get to really make lasting contributions" Facts of Life/Avoiding Prejudice/Remaining Unbiased/Achieving Tolerance "Education opened my eyes to new ways of … [Read more...]
Giving Homeless Students the Tools to Thrive in School
NEW YORK, NY AUGUST 12, 2015 The first day of school can be a scary and uncertain time for any child. But it poses particular challenges for the more than 24,000 New York City kids currently living in homeless shelters. These youngsters often lack the tools any child needs – including basic essentials like pens, pencils and notebooks. So Manhattan Mini Storage is once again partnering with the Coalition for the Homeless for Project: Back to School – a donation drive to supply city kids living in shelters with backpacks and other critically needed school supplies for the upcoming academic … [Read more...]
National Tour to Motivate and Inspire Students
MINNEAPOLIS, MN AUGUST 06, 2015 Jostens, the leading provider of publications, jewelry and consumer goods serving the K-12 and college market, will kick off The Harbor Back to School Tour today at Bixby High School in Bixby, Oklahoma. The Harbor Back to School Tour introduces The Harbor by Jostens, a new weekly online video series that builds character in students and culture on middle and high school campuses across the United States. The Harbor by Jostens tour and online video series features Mike Smith, a professional inspirational speaker who specializes in speaking to students and … [Read more...]
Poem by a young outlier- “Generation Y” by Jordan Nichols
A young outlier named Jordan Nichols wrote this poem which was posted by this brother Derek: Our generation will be known for nothing. Never will anybody say, We were the peak of mankind. That is wrong, the truth is Our generation was a failure. Thinking that We actually succeeded Is a waste. And we know Living only for money and power Is the way to go. Being loving, respectful, and kind Is a dumb thing to do. Forgetting about that time, Will not be easy, but we will try. Changing our world for the better Is something we never … [Read more...]