I wrote a grant proposal for the Pepsi Refresh Project to get classroom libraries all over my school. I could really use some support and votes. I work in a poor area, and my students don't have access to books at home. Here's the link: www.refresheverything.com/booksforelston

Please take a minute to vote. It would mean a lot to me and my students. ( Read more... )

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Maëlle is my french teacher's 7-year-old girl, and she is a huge inspiration for me.  If you have already seen mi_iseul 's entry regarding this, you'll already know, but in case you haven't, here is the basic idea.

Maëlle has been diagnosed with autism and a neuro-muscular disorder, and during this school semester alone has been on the edge of death too ( Read more... )

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Everyone - Synchronized Chaos Magazine (which is online at http://www.synchchaos.com) is sponsoring a holiday drive for the Ford family, whom I've personally known for years. They have periodically submitted work and contributed to our magazine - some of Kristie's writing is already live for ( Read more... )

Well my friends, its that time of year again. Blogathon time! What is blogathon you ask? Its a twenty-four hour fundraiser where I stay up all day and night, blogging every half hour as proof and my friends and family sponsor me by donating to my favorite charity. For more information about the actual event check out www.blogathon.org .

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MUSIC FOR RELIEF is a grassroots effort comprised of musicians, music industry professionals and fans who believe that together we can create positive change. Established in 2005 to provide aid for those affected by the tsunami tragedy in South Asia, the idea for MUSIC FOR RELIEF originated amongst the members of the band Linkin Park who wanted to ( Read more... )

"iLoveSchools.com is a free donor-matching service for education! School teachers build WishLists of equipment, materials and supplies; anything they need for their classroom. Donors locate teachers through our WishList search and offer their donations of new or used items or the cost of the teacher's WishList. " (Taken from the website)

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I'm not sure if this is allowed, or not, but I have a project to help stop hate and discrimination. My project against hate and discrimination is simple: My post about my project. I'd love any teenagers or young adults to participate. Though, I'd love a rush of different age groups as well. Truthfully, I just want to use a lens to change other ( Read more... )

Greetings! I am creating a Browncoat (Serenity/Firefly universe) themed cookbook for charity and am now seeking submissions. Information can be found here: http://www.shinychefs.com/?p=20Read more... )