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5 Hidden Costs of Public High School Just because you aren’t paying tuition doesn’t mean a public school education is free. By Katy Hopkins May 8, 2012 RSS Feed Print Paying for high school can get expensive for parents. Expenses for your teen’s education may add up faster than you expect. With two sons already [...]
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From peer pressure to politics, our young people have a lot to say. And we need to hear from them. They need time and space to talk to each other and help us old heads understand what they are thinking. On Saturday, May 5 from 9am to 3pm, WURD will step into their world [...]
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They’re young. They’re smart. They’re black. And they found a cause worth fighting for in last month’s death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. About 30 teens from Sandusky High donned hoodies Thursday as they marched and demanded justice for the Florida teenager who was fatally shot by a man who has not been charged for the [...]
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Spring is in full swing, which means blooming flowers, baseball season, and for many teens—prom. It’s easy for high school students to get swept up in the excitement of prom, especially if they’re going the whole nine yards with dinner reservations, fancy outfits, corsages, and boutonnières. But many parents of those teens are thinking about [...]
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As you compare award offers, understand what you’re looking at to make the best decision. By Katy Hopkins April 4, 2012 RSS Feed Print Understanding financial aid can help you make a sound college choice. Understanding financial aid awards can help you make a sound decision. When it comes to deciphering college costs, there are [...]
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When nap time is no more… When everything is timed… I go to explore… Deep inside my mind… And go back to the days… And snack on lays… After a rejuvenating sleep… And pinky swears were promises to keep… When tattle-telling made you lose friends… Instead of yelling and fighting over boyfriends… I wish I [...]
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Nearly 800 U.S. colleges report they awarded money to international students in 2010; these gave the most. By Katy Hopkins February 21, 2012 RSS Feed Print For international students, studying in the United States can be a pricey endeavor. Many U.S. colleges are expensive, cash-strapped, and in demand, giving some institutions little motivation to help [...]
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Niema’s bravery in sharing her own personal experiences is what sets this book apart. She offers a revealing look into the sometimes painful process of growing up; letting you in on her life with a candor with which few other authors would be comfortable. Her transparency allows you to grasp the importance of taking even [...]
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Tyga recently signed a seven figure deal with shoe company, Reebok, which will partner with his Last Kings clothing line and allow him to create his own custom shoe. Check out an interview with Tyga and GlobalTeenTalk’s Publisher iQue!
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Born August 9, 1963 in Newark, New Jersey, Whitney Houston almost seemed destined from birth to become a singer. Her mother Cissy Houston, cousin Dionne Warwick and godmother Aretha Franklin were all legendary figures in American gospel and soul music. Cissy Houston was the choir minister at New Hope Baptist Church, and it was there [...]
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Youth Speaker Jim Hernandez at the Diamond House Youth Empowerment Event in Portsmouth, Virginia at the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum on January 28th 2012 shares his personal MANTRA with the crowd. See more at http://www.jimspeak.com/
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To many, February is the month of love, as grocers stock up on heart-shaped candies, florists order red roses, and restaurants book a flood of Valentine’s Day reservations. But February is also about the other side of the coin—it’s National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. Congress approved of nationally recognizing Teen DV Month [...]
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ATLANTA: An 11-year-old girl from the metro Atlanta area has turned her passion for making clothing into a successful online business. The pre-teen entrepreneur designs handmade eco-friendly garments and accessories that are sold on her website to customers across the globe. Maya Penn, CEO and owner of her own online company called Maya’s Ideas, set [...]
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The United States of America has long been thought of as the “land of opportunity,” and no opportunity is greater than that of a college education. College graduates will earn 66 percent more during their career than a high school grad—and more education correlates with higher rates of employment and annual earnings, higher home ownership [...]
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Martin Luther King Day is a federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil rights leader. He is most well-known for his campaigns to end racial segregation on public transport and for racial equality in the United States. Click [...]
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You would think sex education is totally a parent’s responsibility but I guarantee you, it is not completely so. It is also the responsibility of schools, the community and teenagers themselves because at the end of the day, as teenagers, you need to be the one to make the right choice as guided by the [...]
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This is why i love this website! My brother in-law told me to check this amazing young ball player out to put on the site, i said okay……4 weeks later i saw it and flipped!! This young man is so disciplined and his work ethic is what has made him so great. I can’t believe [...]
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Life after high school can be challenging, and the preparation you need to succeed isn’t always found in schoolbooks. Thoughts of whether or not you will attend college, what you will study or how you will pay for it, can create a lot of stress. Even if you aren’t considering college, but instead a field [...]
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You may have noticed an odd-looking set of Nicki Minaj photos surface on the web this week. On December 2nd Billboard hosted its seventh annual Women in Music ceremony, at which Nicki Minaj was among the honored guests of the evening. Minaj arrived dressed slightly less gaudy than usual save for a questionable nose. Her [...]
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Rapper/actor Ludacris has launched a children’s educational website inspired by his 10-year-old daughter, Karma. On KarmasWorld.com, children will find age-appropriate games, stories and songs about a variety of subjects including geography, math, science and social responsibilities. Meanwhile, parents and teachers can download creative tips and lessons plans to engage children in grade levels one through [...]
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