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Volunteer: Giving Back Gives Back
When you give back, you learn to appreciate and work with people’s differences. You develop skills that may benefit you in the workplace.

Take a Leap With Creative Gifts
Madison, 14, challenges you to "take a leap into your friend's life and pick a gift that matches his or her personality."

Share Your Web Savvy With Grandma and Grandpa
Jemma tells you how to help prevent online elder abuse.

From Seoul to Minnesota
Ever wonder what it would be like to live with an exchange student? Would she be nice? What would he eat? "I had lots of questions," says Jack, age 13.

School House Rock
Chad tells you how to plan a school dance to raise money and have fun.

Quick Fix in a Pinch
Crayon on the wall? Caitlin shares her home solutions that might even make you end up looking like a hero!

Take Action: Learn to Save
Ben and other teenagers share their ideas on how to save money.

Ashley has the Keys to Success
Ashley shows you how YOU can make a difference in your community and across the country.

Maya Lin Remembers
Maya Lin remembers Martin Luther King and the civil rights movement.

Earth Day: Make a Difference
Earth Day starts in your heart. Make a difference for the things that are important to you.

Enter Halloween Contest!
Enter UNICEF's Create-a-Character contest and help save children's lives!

Be the One Who Gets It Done
No matter what age you are, you can be a leader.

Gifts That Don't Cost Money
Great gifts don't have to cost a lot. Learn how to make gifts with style and flair.

Calling all Volunteers!
You can improve the quality of life in your community.

Get the Spirit of Tuskegee
"I never thought when I woke up this morning that I would have ended my day by flying in a plane...the Spirit of Tuskegee!" says Jake, age 12.

Reality: Swaziland Experience
Imagine not having any food for the whole weekend, or wearing your pajamas for a skirt...

Summer Camp 101
Carter, age 13, says, "Camp was a highlight of my summer break!" He wants to share his memories with you!

From Seoul to Minnesota
Ever wonder what it would be like to live with an exchange student? Would she be nice? What would he eat? "I had lots of questions," says Jack, age 13.

Birthday Party for a King
"Everyone in our country respects the king," says Chaovachote, 17.

Music: The Universal Language
Chotisa "Pangjee" Charoensuk isn't so different from American teenagers.

Have a Super Soaker!
Thai kids have a super-soaking good time during their New Year's holiday, SongKran.

Backpacking: Get Started!
Explore nature in ways you never have before.

Scouting: How a Tiger Becomes an Eagle
find out why earning the Boy Scout Eagle Award is so great.

Franklin's Other Side
Celebrate Franklin's 301st birthday 'from the other side' on January 17.

Going for the Gold
Find out what it takes to get to the Olympics.

The Euro: 23 and Counting
Why the Euro, how did it develop and how does it compare to the US dollar?

To Bat or to Act
"Oh no! Tryouts for softball and the school play are at the same time!" says Stephanie. How does she decide which to do?

To Buy or Not to Buy: The Lunch Dilemma
What's better--bring lunch from home or buy at school?

From Idea to Published Script: Follow the Breadcrumbs
Jesse tells you how to write a script for a play, perform it and then get it published.

What It Takes to be a Rock Star
Matt and his friends form the punkrock band The Hundredth four years ago--now he's living his dream.

Music: The Universal Language
Chotisa "Pangjee" Charoensuk isn't so different from American teenagers.

Backpacking: Get Started!
Explore nature in ways you never have before.

The Middle School Musical!
Stephanie loves to sing, dance, and act. Performing's a good opportunity!

Teenage Pizza Challenge
What's the ultimate pizza? Find out from six teenagers who taste test six different pizzas!

Scouting: How a Tiger Becomes an Eagle
find out why earning the Boy Scout Eagle Award is so great.

Save Your Money (and your life)
Has anyone ever told you that smoking is just a social habit? Khoa Ma says 'not!'

Going for the Gold
Find out what it takes to get to the Olympics.

Be the One Who Gets It Done
No matter what age you are, you can be a leader.

How to Win an Election at Your School
A former student council officer tells you how to win in your school election.

Power to the Students!
You can be the one to get things done at your school.

Growing up During the Great Depression
Find out what life was like during the Great Depression of the 1930s.

My Credit Union Experience
"I run a credit union in my school, and I'm only 11 years old!" says Travis.

The Cartoon Crusade
Learn how an immigrant from Austria became famous in America for his cartoons that spread the news about credit unions.

Credit Unions: Keeping Members Dry
Under the credit union umbrella people are worth more than money.

Unusual and Unique Credit Unions
How about the California credit union for the Lee family?

Save for Later
How Alphonse Desjardins found a way to help hundreds of thousands of people take control of their money.

Forming the First Credit Union
Desjardins's home became the first credit union in North America.

Angela Melville and the Mountain Credit Unions
Adventures by horseback.

Filene's Legacy
One man's creativity in the early 1900s affects more than 160 million Americans today.

My Credit Union Experience
"I run a credit union in my school, and I'm only 11 years old!" says Travis.

Living in Poverty
"When you think of poverty what comes to mind?" asks Caroline, age 12. She learned a lot when her 6th-grade class worked on "The Poverty Project." Caroline says, "Being in poverty means you not only can't afford the things you want, it also means you can't afford the things you need to live."

Sports Injuries: The Road to Recovery
Don’t let an injury sideline you! Learn how to get yourself back into shape so you can enjoy sports again.

Share Your Web Savvy With Grandma and Grandpa
Jemma tells you how to help prevent online elder abuse.

Football Like Nothing Else
"Middle school football is a fun sport," says Tony, 12. "If you think playing middle school football could be fun, you’re right, and the benefits outweigh the costs."

The Other Side of School Athletics
Interested in sports outside the regular laundry list of activities? Tommy, 13, explains how you can go outside the norm for sports.

From Seoul to Minnesota
Ever wonder what it would be like to live with an exchange student? Would she be nice? What would he eat? "I had lots of questions," says Jack, age 13.

To Bat or to Act
"Oh no! Tryouts for softball and the school play are at the same time!" says Stephanie. How does she decide which to do?

Your Snack Could Kill Me
Cody, age 11, shares his wisdom about handling life with an allergy to a common food.

What's Inside Your Candy Bar?
Sam, age 13, uncovers gruesome details on candy bar ingredients and tells you how to create a tasty alternative.

From Cooties to Cool
La’cee shares her wisdom on how to thrive in your first year of middle school.

Safety Before Style
"My friend Nick is one of the best skateboarders in my neighborhood. He visits every skateboard park he can, and does some pretty wild tricks," says Sam, age 12.

Summer Camp My Way
Lucy shares some tips on picking out the perfect summer camp for you!

Dig In To Gardening!
Maddy, 13, shares with us her secrets to getting the most out of dirt.

Inexpensive Makeovers
Cassie's got the bead on how to make over your school locker, your jeans, and anything else!

April Fools!
Kelsey found some amazing facts about this wacky holiday. Have fun, and as Kelsey says, "Watch out for people trying to tape a fish to your back!"

Making Memories--One Game at a Time
Have family fun without spending a lot of money!

From Idea to Published Script: Follow the Breadcrumbs
Jesse tells you how to write a script for a play, perform it and then get it published.

Dance: It's a Passion!
Dancing is a very expensive hobby--and it's also hard work. In the end, your efforts will be worth it.

Dog in the Ring!
If you love dogs, you'll love dog shows!

Give a Great Speech--it's Easy!
Public speaking can be intimidating at first. Here's how to give a great speech.

Group Leader: [YOUR NAME HERE]
Being in a group is fun, but the rewards of leading are awesome!

Save Your Money (and your life)
Has anyone ever told you that smoking is just a social habit? Khoa Ma says 'not!'

School's Out! And Summer Learning Can be Fun
Summer learning isn't just at school.

Branches on Your Family Tree
Your family is more than just the people you live with; you are part of other families. Your family tree shows you how you are related to them all and how your family can continue to grow.

Going for the Gold
Find out what it takes to get to the Olympics.

Be the One Who Gets It Done
No matter what age you are, you can be a leader.

How to Win an Election at Your School
A former student council officer tells you how to win in your school election.

Fast Food: Is Bigger Better?
What's the REAL value of super-sizing?

Power to the Students!
You can be the one to get things done at your school.

Take Back Your School Spirit
Your attitudes are an important measure of how you're doing. How do you feel about schoolwork?

The Internet and You
Follow these rules and be safe online.

Conquer Shyness
Your insides are churning and your face is reddening. Up in front of the class? You're not alone -- one in five Americans struggles with shyness, too.

It's a New Year--How About You?
Before you laze around in your postholiday gluttony, think about your New Year’s resolutions.