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When students take ownership of their education they take personal responsibility to do something meaningful and positive to change their lives.

1. The inspiration for this Teaching Moment came from Joel Osteen's book Your Best Life Now.

He is the senior pastor of the Lakewood Church in Houston, TX. His church regularly has 25,000 at the service which is broadcast to millions throughout the world.

His common sense approach to life will appeal to people of all faiths, Joel's message is that God loves you and that you are a very special person.

2. Earl Nightingale's landmark program Lead the Field has been used by millions, and is the standard by which all other motivational tools are judged.

Forty five years ago Earl Nightingale started Nightingale-Conant, which has become the world's largest producer of personal development products.

Earth Calender

Biography

Web Cameras

Massachusetts Children's Trust Fund

Self Esteem for Women

National PTA

Some good news about today's teens

33% more likely to volunteer

Serious crime as decreased by 70% over the last 10 years

Teen pregnancy is down by 33%

High school sexuality is down by 14%

Teen suicide has decreased each of the last ten years

90% say they get along with their parents

80% say its "cool" to be smart

This information came from the University of Maryland's Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning & Engagement (CIRCLE)

Department of Labor Information for Teens
Gives information about different careers and their educational requirements. Written for a youth audience.

Career Voyages
Features information about the fastest growing industries and occupations with details of skills and education required and job openings by area. Includes wage, licensing requirements and growth rates for jobs in demand.

Job Projections
Department of Labor jobs projections by state and occupation.

Americorps
The Corporation for National Service is the domestic version of the Peace Corps, in which citizens volunteer for one year tutoring at-risk youth, building housing, helping senior citizens live independently, and other activities.