May 3, 2013:
Street kids and children of the urban poor rely on "fast food" around the world -- now one program in Indonesia looks to turn that into a source of good nutrition.
Apr 26, 2013:
Many women are learning new trades ... and becoming the builders of a new Haiti.
Apr 3, 2013:
Sit Stay Read is a program that encourages children to read aloud by bringing the most non-judgemental audience possible to the class room: a cuddly dog. Check out this video of the program - and the dogs - in action!
Mar 13, 2013:
An innovative new film examines the power of education to change the lives of young women and the world around them.
Mar 8, 2013:
Girls living in poverty are uniquely capable of creating a better future for themselves, their families, their communities, and the world. It's no big deal. Just the future of humanity.
Mar 7, 2012:
"I can't think of any issue that is more important than working to see that no schoolchild in this world goes hungry." -- Drew Barrymore
Feb 21, 2012:
Can Jose Graziano da Silva, a Brazilian agronomist and writer who is the new head of the UN's food agency, secure greater commitment from governments to feed one billion hungry people around the world?
Feb 21, 2012:
Sesame Street's Growing Hope Against Hunger raises awareness of the widespread issue of hunger in the United States.
Jan 12, 2012:
This is beautiful, and beautifully done. It appeals to the bibliophile in so many of us.
Dec 21, 2011:
Teachers change lives: isn't it about time we appreciate what they do?
Dec 15, 2011:
Want to be an A+ student? This library video gives "New Spice" to the best way to do your homework...
Dec 5, 2011:
In the 19 years since they began, First Book has distributed 80 million books to kids.
Nov 22, 2011:
On this years' National Day of Listening take a moment to thank a teacher for all the hard work and dedication they put into their careers!
Nov 22, 2011:
Two cousins recall their fearsome Sunday school teacher, Miss Lizzie Devine, the only woman who had more power than their grandmother. Set in the small Florida town of the cousins' memories, this animation resounds with the joy of sharing stories with family.
Nov 13, 2011:
This, my friends, is what you call "Raising the bar!"
Nov 13, 2011:
Did you know Bhutan is the only country on the planet to measure Gross National Happiness? Join Ben as he & a team of filmmakers undertake a 50-day journey documenting the story of four endurance athletes as they make an unprecedented border-to-border crossing of Bhutan by foot and by bike.
Oct 24, 2011:
If there's one thing we as a society can agree on it's that grammar in this country has gone down, down downhill. Between texting on phone and chatting on computers there's just no call for proper grammar anymore! Watch this hilarious video to get a rundown of what we're doing wrong!
Oct 21, 2011:
This month Sesame Street introduced their newest Muppet this month, 7 year-old Lily. Her Magenta skin and red dreadlocks are typical Muppet but she's a character struggling with food insecurity. In short, she and her family are hungry.
Oct 18, 2011:
For all the times you complained to your math teachers, "When am I going to use this in real life?" HERE is your answer. Proof that math can make you a millionaire, or not.
Oct 13, 2011:
Shorewood and Shorecrest High Schools are rivals in the same district so when Shorecrest challenged Shorewood to a Lip Dub competition they had no idea what they were getting themselves into.
Oct 10, 2011:
These two teachers with a microphone have a little something to get off their chests....
Oct 4, 2011:
Take a moment to watch this fantastic teacher tribute video and then share it with a teacher who has made a difference in your life.
Sep 27, 2011:
Chicago-based literacy charity SitStayRead is in the running for a Sun Shine Project grant.
Sep 14, 2011:
Dr. Jeff Goldstein, Director of the National Center for Earth and Space Science Education, gave the keynote address at the National Science Teachers Association Conference in March 2011. Little did he know that his speech would be turned into the incredible song and tribute we see here.
Sep 6, 2011:
Time travel is no longer the property of brilliant astrophysicists or sci-fi TV shows (hands up if you LOVED Quantum Leap!) but now KIDS are getting in on the act. Watch here as a group of middle-school tweens explains the ins and outs of Stephen Hawking's theory of time travel decoded for the rest of us!
Sep 1, 2011:
You don't have to plug it in or charge it up. It doesn't Tweet or play music or light up. But what it is is the most enduring form of entertainment since the dawn of the written word.
Aug 9, 2011:
He's not just a hero in the movies -- Matt Damon goes Jason Bourne on a t.v. reporter who makes disrespectful remarks about teachers (a group that includes his beloved mom). Oops!
Aug 9, 2011:
This video shows how to build your own compost bin in a few easy steps. Dispose of organic waste and fertilize your garden for free!
Jul 6, 2011:
What would happen to all those characters from your favorite childhood books if no one bothered to read them anymore? Let's hope we never find out!
Jun 22, 2011:
For a true bibliophile there are few things better than beautifully designed bookshelves filled with books. Here, I've collected a few of my favorite images of gorgeous bookcases in stunning locations. Enjoy!
Jun 20, 2011:
An animated examination of the current education model and possible ways to fix it. Can changing the method of teaching from standardization to divergent thinking be the game changer that improves our schools, or does the solution lie elsewhere?
Jun 8, 2011:
Blackadder runs into Shakespeare. Hilarity ensues.
Jun 3, 2011:
Be humbled by Carl Sagan's beautiful words about our own insignificance in the universe.
Jun 3, 2011:
Watch Authors and Illustrators read the story of how First Book got started.
Jun 1, 2011:
A kindergarten teacher bravely keeps her students calm while a gun battle rages outside her classroom.
May 31, 2011:
Music Videos and World History combine in an explosion of AWESOMENESS and EDUCATION!
May 17, 2011:
Bicycles are, literally, a vehicle for change for many girls in rural Africa. See how having a bike can make a world of difference.
May 12, 2011:
Introducing BOOK! A striking new advance in reading!
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