Category Archive for: ‘Education’
Indian Americans in the List of 2022 Valedictorians and Salutatorians
Indian American students continue to earn high marks in high school with several on the growing list of Valedictorians / Salutatorians.. Name: Divya Chaudhari College: Chaminade Madonna, College Preparatory, Valedictorian Hometown: Davie, FL GPA: 4.0 & HPA: 5.04 Accomplishments: Pinnacle Award, Scholar Athlete Award, …
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Akshaya Patra – Youth Ambassador Program
Akshaya Patra is seeking motivated and socially conscious young people to make this world a better place! If you are a 8 – 21 year old student living anywhere in the United States, our Youth Ambassador program is open to you! Our Youth Ambassadors are …
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Indian Americans in the list of 2021 Valedictorians and Salutatorians
Indian American students continue to earn high marks in high school with several on the growing list of Valedictorians/Salutatorians. Aleena George Atlantic Technical College and Technical High School, Valedictorian Murtaza Hussain Coral Glades High School, Valedictorian Malav Patel Deerfield Beach High School, Salutatorian Sarah Mohammed …
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Why Stories Matter for Children’s Learning
By Peggy Albers Ever wondered why boys and girls choose particular toys, particular colors and particular stories? Why is it that girls want to dress in pink and to be princesses, or boys want to be Darth Vader, warriors and space adventurers? Stories told to …
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Reading to Your Child: The Difference it Makes
By Peggy Albers If you are a parent or a teacher, you most probably read stories to young children. Together, you laugh and point at the pictures. You engage them with a few simple questions. And they respond. So what happens to children when they …
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Akshaya Patra Foundation Exceeds Fundraising Target at Families for Change Virtual Gala Event
The Akshaya Patra Foundation held it’s Families for Change virtual gala on Saturday, September 22, 2020, raising a total of $500,000. The funds will provide COVID relief to migrant workers, including cooked meals and ration boxes for families. The funds will also provide Happiness Kits …
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Online Family Resources For a Summer in Shutdown
The summer of 2020 will likely be remembered as one of canceled travel plans, socializing via Zoom, and keeping children busy. For parents who may be working from home or used to children away at summer camp, having the entire family stuck inside can be …
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Akshaya Patra Launches Miami Chapter
We are excited to inform you that despite the challenges from the COVID-19 shelter-in-place, AkshayaPatra has successfully launched a Miami and South Florida chapter this year. Miami South Florida now supports the world’s largest mid-day meal program. AkshayaPatra is the world’s largest mid-day meal program …
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2020 Valedictorians Tina Jethwa, Boca Prep International School GPA: 4.0 (unweighted) College: University of Florida Parents: Deepali and Nilesh Jethwa Academic Awards: IB Diploma recipient (received 5 and higher on all exams), 3 time winner of the President’s Award for Educational Excellence, Florida Bright Futures …
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Should I use my 401(k) to fund my child’s college education?
By Navneet Pahal You can, but it isn’t your best option. Your 401(k) plan should be dedicated primarily to your retirement. There are two primary drawbacks to using your 401(k) for college funding. First, if you withdraw funds from your 401(k) before you are 59½, …
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