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Congratulations to . Akilah won Google’s DOODLE 4 GOOGLE contest!! In 2015, Google challenged kids everywhere to doodle about “What makes me … me”. Akilah described her google as afrocentric and drawn as a box braid with her personal characteristics surrounding it and as a reflection of her lifestyle and what made her what she is today!

"Because I am a woman, I must make unusual efforts to succeed. If I fail, no one will say, ‘She doesn't have what it takes.’ They will say, ‘Women don't have what it takes." - Clare Boothe Luce.

Tomorrow is International Women's Day!!! Tell us what you're doing to celebrate girls and women by commenting below!!

International Women's Day International Women's Day (IWD) is March 8 and the 2016 campaign theme is Pledge For Parity. Celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women

Today marks the passing of former First Lady, Nancy Reagan. She will be remembered for her tenacity, her devotion to her husband and his work, and for her commitment to Girl Scouts and the Just Say No campaign. Wife, mother, actress, and FLOTUS, may you rest in peace.

Nancy Reagan: Charm, grace, and a passion for America Former first lady died of congestive heart failure

Set your calendars right now!!!! The Wiz will be easing down the road and skipping into your living room this Thursday at 8pm Eastern time!!!!!

‘The Wiz,’ With Added Street Cred, Heads for TV and Broadway A new production to be broadcast live on NBC this week before hopping to Broadway will include a tweaked score and of-the-minute dance moves.

"I have no hesitation in saying we need to add the letter 'A'. An education devoid of arts and artistic and humanistic endeavors, is an empty, half-brain kind of education." Harvard University education professor Howard Gardner. Another moderator commented that "[M]athematics, computer science, and the arts are insanely related. They are all creative expressions"!!

Click on the link below and have a listen!! What are your thoughts???!!!

What Letter Should We Add to STEM? "An education devoid of arts is an empty, half-brain kind of education."

Starting October 13, 2015!!! Enroll your for absolutely in this course on Super earths and Life!!!! "Learn about alien life, how we search for it, and what this teaches us about our place in the universe."

Super-Earths And Life Learn about alien life, how we search for it, and what this teaches us about our place in the universe.

Viola Davis Is First Black Woman To Win The Emmys' Best Lead Actress In A Drama!!!!! Congratulations

Viola Davis Is First Black Woman To Win The Emmys' Best Lead Actress In A Drama & It's About... This Sunday night, history was made at the 2015 Emmys, but it was almost bittersweet. When Viola Davis won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her brilliant work as Annalise Keating on How To Get Away with Murder, she became the first black woman to take home the prize.

We love the Khan Academy! Check out their official SAT practice partnership. It's free!!

"For the first time ever, the creators of the SAT have given Khan Academy exclusive access and advice to build a personalized practice program for anyone, anywhere. These tools are free and available now for every student to take ownership of their learning and their future." - Khan Academy.

Khan Academy Check out Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy

Travel broadens the mind.

Yes, it is skillet-hot outside!! Let's try to use the heat to have a bit of science fun. Below are six different styles of solar ovens. Create one and let's chat about it!!!

6 Homemade Solar Oven Projects for Kids | Sunshine On My Shoulder 6 Homemade Solar Oven Projects for Kids to make at home, school, or scouts. Making a solar oven is a fun activity that can be used in many lesson plans.