by Alan Lally
Overview
In the aftermath of the Great Recession of 2008 and Chapter 9 bankruptcy, the city of Detroit, Michigan needed some serious help. Due to their shrinking tax-base, the city was over $18 billion in debt, unable to
...by Elliot Dunbar
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The term Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has a fluid definition, and can vary across different corporate programs that benefit the community (Chandler, 2015). In simple terms, CSR is any action a
...by Yahya Alzahrani
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In spite of a recent high level of enrollment in U.S. higher education, rising costs are a barrier to following through to completion (Bartik et al, 2016). This rising of college costs
...Authored by Haley Turrisi
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The key distinguishing factor of public art is the manner in which it is displayed: in the public domain and accessible to all. Other than that requirement, public art takes no particular form. It
...Authored by Yongzheng Yang
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Social media has become the predominant communication and marketing tool of social and business interactions. How do we define this popular phenomenon that includes diverse platforms, purposes, and populations
...Authored by Kidist Ibrie Yasin
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Personality is made up of characteristics and behaviors that distinguish an individual from others. Personality types describe groups of people with similar experiences and
...Lead a discussion about the power of words to include, instruct, and inspire action. Participants analyze quotes by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, about being open and inclusive. Design social justice posters to teach others about what they learned.
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Written by Uzma Mirza
Biographical Highlights
Wangari Maathai (1940-2011) - a visionary environmental steward, a scholar, parliamentarian, scientist and the founder of the non-profit, non-governmental grassroots tree-
Every person has individual traits that make them unique and who they are. People with neurological or physical differences have often been seen as less capable or received services that separated them from others. Society is enriched when it embraces our differences as gifts and characteristics to understand and respect. Awareness can change attitudes, laws, and opportunities. Each young person has a voice, heart, and hands to take big and small actions to help us create a more inclusive world.
Students identify the components and rationale behind the Constitution, with a particular emphasis on philanthropy. This lesson is designed for Citizenship/Constitution Day (September 17) and connects students to the community-building focus of the Constitution and how it relates personally to their lives and action.
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