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Top 10 Celebrity News Items for the Week of January 15, 2007

The celebrity news you may have missed! 10. The Richest Female Entertainer is… It should come as a surprise to no one that Oprah is the richest female entertainer. She has made $1.5 billion in her career (wow!). Who is behind Oprah in the rich line? Rounding out the top ten is JK Rowling, Martha Stewart, Madonna, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, Julie Roberts, Jennifer Lopez, and Jennifer Aniston. 9. Lindsay Lohan Enters Rehab Lindsay entered rehab as a “proactive decision” this past week. She has admitted to attending Alcoholic’s Anonymous and rumors are swirling about possible drug abuse, … Continue reading →

Kudos to the Freedom Writers

I think educators have such a hard job that every once in awhile I spotlight someone who does something fantastic. Recently, I gave kudos to Oprah Winfrey for starting a school in South Africa. Awhile ago, I gave kudos to a principal who spent the night on the roof as part of a reading challenge in his school. (You’ll definitely have to look at that blog for a more thorough explanation!) Today I’m giving kudos to Erin Gruwell and her students–”The Freedom Writers” You will likely here about this story soon as Hilary Swank is playing the part of Erin … Continue reading →

Homeschooling: A Good Alternative to a Lavish Eduction pt I

If I were to use Oprah Winfrey’s educational investment in South Africa as a barometer, I would think I had to spend more money on my kid’s education. Because of the amount spent per pupil, one could assume that a top-notch education equaled an extravagant education. Therefore, I have to ask; is an expensive education a better education? In a word, studies have shown that the answer is yes. Look at the Chance of Success Study recently completed and every other educational study ever released. They all say that richer, smarter parents have richer smarter kids. But where do you … Continue reading →

Kudos to Oprah for Dreaming Big in South Africa

Yesterday, January 1, 2007 will make for a significant date in the lives of 150 girls in South Africa. 150 very fortunate girls began school at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, in Henley-on-Klip which is just south of Johannesburg. The academy is open to girls, ages 11 and 12, who show strong academic and leadership potential and whose families make no more than $787 dollars per month. It will eventually accommodate 450 girls. The $40 million dollar facility is lavish for sure, boasting an on site theatre, top notch study and science lab facilities, a library and a … Continue reading →