Archive for May, 2012

Godfrey-Lee Middle School students put what they learned in the classroom into action today to help a member of their community! Under the guidance of teacher Brett Addis, Home Repair Services, and Disability Advocates, the students built a wheelchair ramp for an elderly woman in Wyoming. When asked what building a ramp had to do [...]

The Kent ISD Youth Engagement Zone now has a Facebook page!  Please check us out and “like” us for an additional way to keep up on what is happening “in the Zone!” https://www.facebook.com/KISDYouthEngagementZone

Deadline: July 1 Through the Community Grants program, Best Buy teams across the United States select non-profit organizations that give teens access to opportunities through technology to help them excel in school and develop 21st century skills. This year, the Best Buy Children’s Foundation will give $2.8 million in Community Grants. Grant amounts will average [...]

Deadline: June 1 What do you think makes a nation strong? A strong economy and a strong military – these are among the most common answers. This year’s WKCD Graduation Speech Contest challenges you to dig deeper – and speak of other factors that make a nation healthy. Think hard, and then send us your [...]

Deadline: May 17 The 100 Best Communities for Young People competition rewards and recognizes communities making extraordinary efforts to reduce dropout rates and provide outstanding services and supports to their youth. A grant of $2,500 will be given to every community that is named one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People.  The $2,500 [...]

Deadline: June 30 Earth Force and the General Motors Foundation are looking for inspirational educators who engage youth in innovative and interactive environmental learning. Ten educators from across the United States will be chosen to receive this prestigious award. You may nominate yourself or a GREEN educator who exemplifies the criteria listed below. Winners will [...]

Deadline: June 22 BE BIG™ is a national campaign that invites everyone, big and small, to take action and raise awareness for how Clifford’s BIG Ideas (Share, Be Kind, Help Others, Be a Good Friend, Play Fair, Have Respect, Be Truthful, Believe in Yourself, Work Together and Be Responsible) can make the world a better place. [...]