Category: what’s right with kids today? Rena Reese
Second graders solve carpool bottleneck
| June 5, 2011 | Posted by admin under envoronmentalists, what's right with kids today? Rena Reese, whats right with kids today, WRWKT |
We have often heard it said that if you have a problem that baffles adults, ask some children to solve it. Concord Hill School students did just that. This group of second graders from Chevy Chase, MD entered and won Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge, solving their school’s “environmental problem.” This small group of 13 second graders figured out that about 60 cars were burning gasoline at about six gallons per hour while waiting in the carpool lane. Not only did they more
Bunny Gets Wheels
| May 1, 2011 | Posted by admin under kids helping animals, what's right with kids today? Rena Reese, whats right with kids today, WRWKT, you tube |
Two abandoned bunnies were found April 17 and it was obvious that one of the bunnies, Joe was born a paraplegic. The tenacious little critter was able to get around, but more
Brian Macdonald pens a song for autistic sister Claire
| April 26, 2011 | Posted by admin under compassionate kids, Rena Reese, what's right with kids today? Rena Reese, whats right with kids today, WRWKT, wrwkt? rena reese, WRWKT? What's Right With Kids Today? |
Brian Macdonald, an 18 year old songwriter/singer from Wheaton, Illinois discovered a powerful way to make a difference in the life of his autistic sister Claire. Brian, a senior at Wheaton Academy High School used his passion for music to compose a song for his 21 year old autistic sister Claire who needed some… more
Sometimes Brains Beats Brawn
| December 7, 2010 | Posted by admin under what's right with kids today? Rena Reese, whats right with kids today, youth |
Let your brain chime in and think of a new angle, a new approach or a new way to commit to what you want to achieve. David R. Hawkins explains beautifully in his book Power vs. Force that these two concepts, when understood will make all the difference in how to step toward your desired result. Don’t believe me? Check out this YouTube Video of how the Driscoll Middle School Football Team used this premise masterfully. more
Alexander Kendrick:International Science Fair Winner 2009
| December 6, 2010 | Posted by admin under what's right with kids today? Rena Reese, whats right with kids today, WRWKT, wrwkt? rena reese, WRWKT? What's Right With Kids Today? |
When the miners in Chile were lifted to freedom, the world got a powerful depiction on TV of just how intricate the rescue mission was. We saw how deep the drill had to plow through the earth to find and rescue the men held captive in the cavern below. We saw how precious any form of communication was to these men and their families above too.
2009 International Science Fair winner Alexander Kendrick is a teen who has developed a device that allows someone to send a transmit from deep underground where cell phone signals are shut out. If you have entered a parking garage to find your call was lost right after taking your automated ticket, you know how that feels. But imagine that you are caving deep underground, injured or lost and had no way to let anyone above know that you needed help.
Not only will Alex’s new texting device help cavers in distress, but it will also help preserve the sensitive eco-systems of caves too by allowing researchers who investigate life in caves to send data without having to actually be in the cave they are investigating.
Alex is just beginning his fabulous work and you will hear his name for sure in the future in the fields of Science and Engineering.
All the best!
Founder, Soul Salon International
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13 Year Old Greyson Rocks Lady-Gaga
| May 12, 2010 | Posted by admin under what's right with kids today? Rena Reese, whats right with kids today, WRWKT, wrwkt? rena reese, WRWKT? What's Right With Kids Today? |
I love a good viral video. Greyson’s voice quality is terrific and he clearly is destined for some pretty cool things. He is already booked for an appearance on Ellen. Does it get much better? Oh yes, sure, if she leans over into Simon Cowell’s ear on the set of American Idol. The it is straight to the top. more
Rice University Students+ Salad Spinner= New Way to Diagnose Anemia
| May 5, 2010 | Posted by admin under Rena Reese, Soul Salon International, what's right with kids today? Rena Reese, whats right with kids today, WRWKT, wrwkt? rena reese, WRWKT? What's Right With Kids Today? |
These students were given an assignment in a class to come up with a way to discover if a patient was anemic without using a test that required electricity. So, like kids at a craft table in an elementary art class, the students got busy with a glue gun, plastic containers and lids to turn a salad spinner into a hand-spun centrifuge. more
17 year old Travis Allen's Ischool Initiative
| May 6, 2009 | Posted by admin under Ipod touch, Ischool initiative, Soul Salon International, Travis Allen, what's right with kids today? Rena Reese, whats right with kids today, you tube |
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To what degree does technology belong in the classroom?
Your answer to this question may change in both degree and/or conviction after watching this YouTube Video. Enjoy this cutting edge solution from 17 year old Travis Allen. His plan for the future is the”Ischool” using Apple’s Itouch technology. It is clear that Travis has given a great deal of thought into both the creation and content of this You Tube Video. Travis will make you think in terms of possibility-conservation-economic well being-cutting edge approaches to disseminating information, as well as greater accountability and ease for students, teachers and parents within our educational system in America.
Could it be that the answer to transforming America’s Schools, boosting the economy by saving educational funds, protecting the environment and exposing kids to world class information and content can all be found in this initiative spear-headed by Travis Allen? If the polished nature of this ingenious and articulate young man is any indicator– You may want to pick up a few shares of Apple.
All the best!
Rena M. Reese
Founder, Soul Salon International
Blogger for WRWKT and The Soul Salon
You can contact him at Travis.ischool@gmail.com and connect on Facebook/iSchool Initiative to support this dedicated and creative student’s mission.
*****February 2010 UPDATE with info and links regarding TRAVIS ALLEN:
Article: http://www.topix.net/content/prweb/2009/12/seniors-turn-to-youth-to-learn-about-social-media
Justin Hawk: Marine, Son, Inspiration
| April 15, 2009 | Posted by admin under justin hawk, marines, Soul Salon International, what's right with kids today? Rena Reese |
Kathy Hawk is a humble and proud Marine Mom. Her son Justin pictured here at age 6 and as a new Marine in his dress blues shows that his dream of service began at a young age. He has become quite a young man and I celebrate this his gift of service alongside Kathy. Few writers can capture the essence of a child like a parent can, so I will not make the attempt in this case. Here is the latest in the What’s Right With Kids Today Blog in the words of Justin’s Mom.
My son is Justin Hawk, and I think he is an incredible person. I could fill pages with all the special things this child has done throughout his young life, from showing unconditional love, to sheer acts of kindness for others, but it’s this current stage in his life I want to acknowledge. You see my son entered the Marine Corp at the tender age of 17 (right out of high school) after 4 years of ROTC. He’s now 19 and has been in for almost two years. I think it is an incredibly unselfish thing to do to “volunteer” for active service during this time in America. He was driven to serve his country, he has an unbelievable patriotic essence about him and for that I couldn’t be more proud. I can’t say I’m not scared or have my “days” of worry, but I really couldn’t think of anything different my son could have done. I’ve seen this within him since he was a small child, and wasn’t surprised by his pursuit of serving this great country of ours and through my son; I’ve become more patriotic and protective in my own right of the good ol’ US of A. He’s brought my family, my friends and even my employer closer together in support of him and his service.
He’s very modest about his commitment, and becomes shy at being thanked for his service, which makes it all the more special. No matter what the views are on politics and the war(s) we are involved in, no matter what is supported or opposed, our kids, my kid, are volunteering themselves to serve this country and answer the call to duty, with honor, pride, and loyalty to all of us. How can I be anything but proud for the young man that he has become?
Kathy Hawk
A Very Humble Marine Mom
*Today I am taking a moment to thank Justin, his fellow Marines and all the service men and women all around the globe. Great is your sacrifice and Great is our appreciation. Bless you all!
All the best!
Rena Reese
Founder Soul Salon International
