Great Books – New Scholarship

New scholarship available, made in honor of historian and Pulitzer Prize winner Joseph J. Ellis. He frequently speaks at Great Books on American history so to honor that, Great Books has created a 500 page essay contest on the creation of America! Great Books is always updating new opportunities on their WordPress here: http://greatbookssummerprogram.wordpress.com/ The Great… Read More

Community Service Grants

Tutor Corps Foundation awards grants to support innovative student projects that make a sustainable impact in the community. Projects may address issues such as poverty, education, health or the environment. Who: Students in grades 6 to 11 may apply Deadline: April 1, 2013 Awards: $250 – $750 Apply: Visit http://www.tutorcorps.com/grants.html Tutor Corps Foundation was established… Read More

Are You a Latino/a Teen?

Empower Latino Youth (ELAYO) is conducting a survey is to learn about how Latino youth make decisions about sex, pregnancy, parenting, and education. (ELAYO) hopes that the findings of this study will help teachers, administrators, healthcare providers, lawmakers, and the public understand the challenges facing Latino youth today and the best ways to support them. Cynthia Gomez, Ph.D.,… Read More

They Did Not Stand Idly By…

At the Day of Learning, students and educators from public and private schools throughout California are invited gain a deeper understanding about the Holocaust and patterns of genocide to inspire moral courage and social responsibility in the future. The many workshops include eyewitness testimonies from survivor’s of the Holocaust or genocide. The Day of Learning… Read More