Book Notes: Divergent by Veronica Roth
By Shannon Rigney Keane on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 11:48
In Divergent by Veronica Roth, the author illustrates that while society and relationships strongly influence our identity, we ultimately choose to become the person we want to be.
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Mothers' Leadership: Hold On to Me as We Go
By Communications on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 11:26
Mothers are the number one influencers of girls' leadership ambitions. At GLI, we're celebrating Mother's Day and honoring mothers by sharing their stories of personal and professional leadership. In this piece, GLI NJ Outreach Manager and mother Amie Herman discusses the meaning of leadership and family support with her two daughters, Emily (15) and Hannah (10).
Mothers' Leadership: Confidence, Conflict Resolution, and Coffee at 3AM
By Communications on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 19:10
Mothers are the number one influencers of girls' leadership ambitions. At GLI, we're celebrating Mother's Day and honoring mothers by sharing their stories of personal and professional leadership. In this piece, mother Stacy Peña shares her thoughts on confidence, conflict resolution, and what being the face of leadership means to her.
Advice to Myself
By Ms. Starr on Tue, 05/07/2013 - 12:09
Our sage Ms. Starr reflects on the last thirty years and offers words of wisdom to her teenage self.
I turned thirty this week. I know, I know, some of you may be shaking your head and thinking, “You’re still a baby.” Others of you may be wide-eyed and dropped mouth, thinking, “Whoa dude, you’re old!”
Dear Ms. Starr: My Daughter Watches Too Much TV
By Communications on Thu, 04/25/2013 - 13:08
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Book Notes: Son by Lois Lowry
By Shannon Rigney Keane on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 17:20
In Son, Lois Lowry proves that young people can engage with texts that contain complicated, universal issues. The ideas and questions in this book are fascinating for the young and adult reader.
Lois Lowry is an unusual author.
Galileo Summer Camps: Visionaries Wanted
By Communications on Wed, 04/17/2013 - 16:37
At GLI, nothing gets us more excited than programs that are helping to change the face of leadership and the face of innovation. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce that we’re partnering with Galileo, an education company devoted to inspiring a new generation of innovators to create a better world. Galileo’s emphasis on creative self-expression fits terrifically with GLI’s arts-based curriculum.
Dear Ms. Starr: I'm Concerned About Copycats
By Communications on Tue, 04/16/2013 - 16:54
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Dear Ms. Starr: Should I Keep My Clip-Ons?
By Communications on Tue, 04/02/2013 - 17:08
Dear Ms. Starr,
I have this friend who keeps making fun of my clip-on earrings. She says mean things like how I am wasting money on clip-on earrings and that I should just get my ears pierced like everyone else. The other day we got in a fight when she took my seat at lunch. Then she ignored me at recess and the entire next day. Now she is talking to me again, but she never said she was sorry. What should I do?
Dear Ms. Starr: I'm Caught in the Middle
By Communications on Fri, 03/22/2013 - 17:01
Dear Ms. Starr,
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