Making a Difference
Riding the School Bus is as Safe as Ever
You may think the back seat of your own car is the safest mode of transportation for your school-bound child. Think again. School buses are the safest and largest mass transportation system in the United States, according to research by the School Bus Information Council (SBIC).
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Summertime Lemonade Life Lessons
This summer parents are finding clever ways to teach their kids valuable life lessons -- through lemonade. Instead of letting your kids waste away their summer vacations playing video games, encourage them to start up a small business by running a good old-fashioned lemonade stand.
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Young People are Making a Difference
Today’s younger generation is often dismissed for being more interested in the latest gadgets and celebrities than in global issues; but these teens and 20-somethings also share a concern for addressing the world’s most pressing problems.
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Make Your Volunteer Experience a Great One
If you volunteered last year, you’re in good company. Fifty-seven percent of American adults said they volunteered for a nonprofit, church, school or charitable cause in 2004, according to a national survey by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans -- a financial services organization that offers volunteer opportunities as part of its mission.
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Spring Tips for School Bus Safety
As clocks spring ahead and the seasons change, roads and highways throughout the nation become a bit more dangerous, according to the National Road Safety Foundation, Inc. (NRSF), a non-profit group that provides free driver safety programs for schools and other organizations.
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