May 26th, 2011
Check out the latest VOICES from this TEEN TRUTH Tribe Member...
When you believe in someone, that belief has the power to change their life forever. This is especially true in my case.
Growing up in a home with domestic violence put a tough strain on how I acted and the belief I had in myself. I was quiet, timid, and worst of all scared; scared to shine, scared to rise, scared to be myself. Fast forward to 8th grade when all of this would change for me after joining
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May 18th, 2011
TEEN TRUTH: VOICES - Various students comment on how the TEEN TRUTH LIVE presentation places the emphasis on the issues while the PLUS Program teaches students how to diffuse the issues. Another student says giving information on how to solve an issue is vital to the overall school culture.
May 11th, 2011
TEEN TRUTH: VOICES - This is an exclusive film called "Independence in Sight" directed by Lauren Lindberg which is the winner of the Audience Award from the 2011 TEEN TRUTH Film Festival. This stunning film is about vision impaired teenagers who strive to achieve their independence with living skills they learn at the Hatlen Center for the blind.
May 11th, 2011
Check out the latest INSIGHT from TEEN TRUTH intern Justine Gussow...
In fourth grade, my teacher gave my class an assignment to write a short story relating to Thanksgiving. The story I wrote was about a turkey living on a farm. In the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving the turkey lived in fear, knowing that because he was the fattest turkey, he would be Thanksgiving dinner. All the other turkeys and even chickens made fun of him and tormented him about what was sure to come. The turkey
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May 10th, 2011
#19 WHO ARE YOU REALLY HURTING?
Have you thought about who will be affected by your actions? What you do affects the people around you - your parents, your friends and you!
May 10th, 2011
TEEN TRUTH filmmaking team, Erahm Christopher and JC Pohl, recommend the following film because it made them think...
BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM
Directed by: Gurinder Chadha
Written by: Gurinder Chadhra, Guljit Bindra & Paul Mayeda Berges
This touching and hilarious film explores Jesminder Bhamra's obsession with soccer. The teen daughter of orthodox Sikhs in London, she struggles to pursue her dreams while also balancing her family's strict expectations. This movie made us THINK about the power of a dream and how sometimes we're willing to do whatever it takes
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May 10th, 2011
Check out the latest VOICES from a TEEN TRUTH TRIBE Member...
I was in English class the other day and we were discussing identity. Now, identity, in the dictionary means: The collective aspect of the set of characteristics by which a thing is definitively recognizable or known. But what does it mean to YOU? What is an identity in your definition and what do you think your identity is? Not many people know.
Ask yourself, who are you? Ask your friends - who they are? Some
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May 4th, 2011
TEEN TRUTH: INSIGHT - A teacher at East Bakersfield High School in California calls TEEN TRUTH LIVE the best presentation for teenagers. He also gives insight as to what teenagers these days are dealing with and why TEEN TRUTH LIVE has such a big impact.
April 27th, 2011
TEEN TRUTH filmmaking team, Erahm Christopher and JC Pohl, recommend the following film because it made them think...
FORREST GUMP
Directed by: Robert Zemekis
Written by: Winston Groom (novel), Eric Roth (screenplay)
This classic and touching film delves into the life of Forrest Gump - a simple Southern man who makes up for his low IQ with an amazing amount of courage and heart. Refusing to let his challenges stand in his way, he proves to himself and the world around him that anything is possible. This movie made us THINK about ...
April 27th, 2011
#18 GET INVOLVED AT SCHOOL AND IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Find extracurricular activities that give you a chance to connect. By getting into sports, church, music, art or volunteer work, you won't have time to get into trouble.
