Rita Pierson, a teacher with more than 40 years of experience, talks about the value and importance of human connection (relationships) in a kid's education. She believes that if most kids grew up not being afraid to take risks and not being afraid to think, our world would be a better place. Every child deserves a champion, she says - an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of relation, and insists that they become the best they can possibly be. Educators are born to … [Read more...]
Rita Pierson, Every kid needs a champion
October 11, 2014 by Team Celebration
Filed Under: CHILDCARE, FEATURED, INSPIRATIONAL VIDEO, Videos, WOMEN Taking ACTION Tagged With: A Celebration of Women, acelebrationofwomen.org, champions, day of the girl child, education, Every kid needs a champion, girls, heros, kids, OCT 11, Rita Pierson
Celebrating International Day of the Girl, OCT 11
September 24, 2014 by Team Celebration
What do people do? The International Day of the Girl Child gives people and organizations the opportunity to raise public awareness of the different types of discrimination and abuse that many girls around the world suffer from. On this day, many community and political leaders talk to the public about the importance of girls’ right to equal education and their fundamental freedoms. Various events are held to showcase the work that people are doing to empower girls through active support and … [Read more...]
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