The Dark Turns To Light Written by Centennial Middle School, MN students: Victoria Kurdyumov, Ella Fidler, Zac Ciampone, Zander Carciofini, and Marin Weinke Imagine being a young orphan; new to the world, and stuck in the one of the worst situations possible. Meet Samri, a two year old Ethiopian girl suffering from dysentery; trapped in […]
– Originally by Kelley Engle, Highland Middle School, PA Wanting to help our Highland H2O Water Walk, 8th Grader Mia Funari contacted the company Puravida Bracelets. This company sells hand made, unique bracelets made by artisans in Costa Rica. Puravida’s Charity collection of bracelets was created to give back to different causes all over the world. They are partnered with […]
How did you celebrate Earth Day? Matoska IB International School, White Bear Lake, MN, invited local Kare 11 Meteorologist Belinda Jensen to talk about water and the weather and to visit classrooms to read books from her new series. Ms. Jensen has recently written six children’s books, Bel the Weather Girl, for 2nd grade students […]
The BRAVE Girls held two Walk for Water events this month on Sunday April 10th and Saturday April 16th. One was held at UCONN in Storrs, CT and the other at Island Trees High School in Levittown, NY. BRAVE Girls Leadership Inc. is a nonprofit organization that strives to empower young people to be their […]
Originally by Sarah Alexander MN Governor Mark Dayton has declared April 18-22, 2016, to be Water Action Week throughout Minnesota. Each day focuses on a different theme, including: water action for kids, urban communities, rural communities, and a celebration of Earth Day. The week provides an opportunity to encourage Minnesotans to learn about the challenges […]