CYLC : Leadership Link

June 2010: Message from the Director

2010-06-01T10:28:31-07:00

Congratulations on the completion of another school year! As the school year officially comes to an end, many of you are closing down classrooms and reflecting on the successes and challenges of a...

A Lesson on Heroism

2010-06-01T10:25:53-07:00

When we think about the role of heroes in our lives, many of us look to famous, popular or very influential people. Some of these people may very well be heroes, but the most important heroes are...

Teaching with Texting

2010-06-01T10:21:04-07:00

At New York’s Chester Middle School, Principal Ernie Jackson challenged his staff to teach poetry using text messaging. He then gave an old version of a state test to those students who texted in...

Teaching Financial Responsibility (and Math) at an Early Age

2010-06-01T10:19:06-07:00

Janice Belcuore's New Jersey classroom is learning addition and subtraction in a fun and creative way. Throughout the school year, the student’s learn all about personal banking by earning a “salary”...

Creating a Virtual Stock Market in the Classroom

2010-06-01T10:16:14-07:00

Elementary and middle school students in two San Jose schools beat hundreds of other schools in a stock market game. Their money was virtual, but the companies and stock prices they invested in were...

NYLF Alumnus Dreams of a Career in Law

2010-06-01T08:25:15-07:00

As an alumnus of the fall 2006 National Youth Leadership Forum on Law, Joshua Lastine has already set himself on the path toward doing great things in the field of law. Joshua is currently a junior...

Join Us at the National PTA® Convention

2010-06-01T08:15:39-07:00

We will be exhibiting at the 114th Annual National PTA® Convention and Exhibition in Memphis, Tennessee on June 10-12, 2010. For more information, visit www.pta.org/convention

Celebrate Flag Day – June 14th, 2010

2010-06-01T08:12:31-07:00

Although Flag Day has been celebrated in communities and states since the late 1800s, it wasn’t officially established by the Proclamation of President Woodrow Wilson until May 30th, 1916. President...

May 2010: Message from the Director

2010-05-03T10:51:04-07:00

Dear Educator, This week, May 2 - 7, 2010, we celebrate National Teacher Appreciation Week and honor teachers like you for your hard work and dedication to the betterment of your students. As a...

A Lesson on Appreciation

2010-05-03T10:48:37-07:00

The word "appreciation" means to be thankful and express admiration, approval, or gratitude. It also means to grow or appreciate in value. As you appreciate life, you become more valuable — both to...