In the fight again childhood obesity, the physical benefits of sports are obvious. Healthy youth are active youth. Team/organized sports also build social skills – collaboration, loyalty, character. Participation on sports teams has also allowed countless youth to receive a free college education. Despite the numerous benefits of tennis, football, basketball, lacrosse, cheerleading, track, and […]
Deciding whether or not to attend college after high school and what institution to attend is one of the most important decisions young adults make. Every fall students from high school to college have the opportunity to attend college and career fairs in their local area. Local school systems organize them. College preparatory agencies organize
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I am a lover of books and a huge proponent of student community service. This post is dedicated to the union of the two. Becoming a literacy volunteer or a tutor is a great way for students to earn community service hours while helping improve lives. Words are all around us – on signs,
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There are different options available for post secondary education but a four year bachelor-degree granting institution is the most recommended (and sometimes most controversial) option. Whatever your mode of transportation you take on a road trip, your vehicle must have fuel. The same is true as students travel on the road to college. Telling a
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I believe that parents are a child’s first teacher. Most parents know their children better than anyone else. When parents share information with educators that helps them understand the student, they are helping their child get a better education. Building and maintaining a good relationship with your child’s school might be one of the most
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Many issues are driving the push for education reform and many “experts” have different ideas of what that should entail. Most of the chatter I have heard centers around two key areas – workforce development and college readiness. Last July, President Obama announced the American Graduation Initiative, calling for five million more college graduates by
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As you know by now, PACKAGED FOR SUCCESS™ Portfolio Development Program is our professional portfolio development program for teens. Through this program we provide templates, tips, and resources for teens to develop a strong professional portfolio. I’m often asked if I believe that every teen needs a professional portfolio and my answer is always the
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Why did we choose the motto “The World is Your Classroom”? What does that really mean? The phrase actually has several meanings to us. In its simplest form “the world is your classroom” means that every encounter is a learning opportunity. It suggests “hands on learning” or “learning by doing”. For example: • Teens can
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Do you judge an item by its’ packaging when it arrives in the mail or sits on the table at a birthday party? We have all done that at one time or another. Do you also judge teens by their packaging? I consider clothing, language, communication style, social media posts, grades, extracurricular activities and even
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The three areas that are on my mind this week are literacy, education, and community service. I love books – reading is a window to a new world. (Super Rich by Russell Simmons is our February book of the month) Education is the key to new experiences and new opportunities. Community service is what I breathe! Service
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