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From The Blog: May, 2012

Thank you, Pottstown Middle!

Happy Tuesday! We hope everyone had a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend. Today, Ask, Listen, Learn was back on the road at Pottstown Middle School in Pottstown, PA. Congressman Jim Gerlach spoke to the crowd of 550 students in grades 6th– 8th in their awesome auditorium. Thank you to all...

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Thank you, North Junior High!

It’s been a crazy week for the Ask, Listen, Learn team! We had 5 events at middle schools with elected officials and enthusiastic students ready to learn. Thank you to North Junior High for being up bright and early to play our Xavix game and answer questions at your assembly!...

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A busy day on the road with Ask, Listen, Learn

Today was another busy day for the Ask, Listen, Learn team! We were in Medford, NY with Congressman Tim Bishop at Oregon Middle School at 1:30pm. An hour later (one time zone over) in Centralia, IL, we were with Congressman John Shimkus at Centralia Junior High. Both events were packed...

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Thank you, Challenger K8!

Yesterday, our second event of the day was with the 6th graders at Challenger K8 in Spring Hill, FL. Congressman Rich Nugent spoke to the kids about living a healthy lifestyle, and everyone had a great time answering questions and winning bags and sunglasses. Thank you to Principal Stoops and all...

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Thank you, Central Mountain Middle School!

With just a few weeks to go before the end of the school year, the Ask, Listen, Learn team is kicking things into high gear!  We started today at Central Mountain Middle School in Mill Hall, PA, with ALL first-timer Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson.  The 300 8th graders gave Rep. Thompson...

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Thank you, Spring Branch Middle!

Today we were in Houston, Texas with Superstar Steven Lopez at Spring Branch Middle School. 750 6th and 7th graders packed into the auditorium to listen to Steven talk about the discipline takes for him to make good choices and live a healthy lifestyle as he trains with his family each and...

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Remmi Smith: Role models live healthy lifestyles

Saying “no” to underage drinking is part of leading a healthy lifestyle. I know this seems pretty simple but the happiest people are people who live a healthy lifestyle. A healthy lifestyle to me is fueling my body with healthy foods, exercise, and a lot of happy moments. I feel...

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A rave review of the Ask, Listen, Learn game

The role technology plays in education is constantly evolving as educators and school administrators understand that the key to reaching students is to make learning engaging.  The Ask, Listen ,Learn (ALL) interactive game created by The Century Council blends keeping students physically active while learning valuable information about underage drinking,...

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Listen to Your Mother, May 6th

Via Listen To Your Mother As a Listen to Your Mother DC sponsor, The Century Council has offered to introduce our community to their Ask, Listen, Learn program with a giveaway. We will select two winners, and each will receive a complimentary ticket to our show!   Here is how to enter: First,...

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Thank you, West Rocks Middle!

This morning, Congressman Jim Himes (@jahimes) joined the Ask, Listen, Learn team in Norwalk, CT at West Rocks Middle School to talk to the entire 8th grade about saying YES to a healthy lifestyle and NO to underage drinking. Our student volunteers did a great job demonstrating the interactive game! Thank...

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