In today’s educational landscape there are many different options through which one can attend school. Understanding these options can be a daunting task for a parent as their differences can be slight and vocabulary unfamiliar.
Read MoreI tire myself out completely on the first two days of the school week and do not give myself enough time to take care of myself. This causes me to not want to get out of bed the rest of the school days afterwards. So, we created TACO Tuesdays to combat this.
Read MoreLife is full of serendipity. Just talk to any successful person, and you’ll hear stories of it from virtually every one of them. Many of the students who were denied admission to Hard-To-Get-Into-University found their experiences at their eventual choice could not have been matched by HTGIU. They found lives, they found friends, they found dreams, and yes, they even found jobs after completing degrees at their own schools.
Read MoreMentorship is an important attribute to the overall success of a student. When we acknowledge the unique interests of a student, we are capable of guiding them towards the space where they best thrive.
Read MoreThe best way to make and keep New Year's Resolutions is to make them 1) Attainable, 2) Have a Plan, 3) Share, and 4) Make them Personal. What I want may be completely different than what you want.
Read MoreI am a FutureMaker. While many of you may not know what that means, I bet you believe in the shared vision that many educators, community leaders, business partners, and others have: to build a collaborative network to ensure all Floridians have the opportunity to achieve an education beyond high school to prosper in Florida’s dynamic economy.
Read MoreEach year presents a new challenge and gives us the opportunity to try things differently. With the new school year approaching, it’s time to start thinking about what you want to achieve this year, and how you’re going to achieve it
Read MoreIf you are a parent of a young child, like with all savings, the sooner you start the better. One of the ways to accomplish this is with a 529 Savings Account.
Read MoreMindfulness teaches kids and young adults to be aware of their environment, their own thoughts and their feelings. It cultivates self-confidence, compassion and empowerment. When parents and children habitually practice mindfulness, the family builds a foundation of support and trust.
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Read MoreWith summer approaching, many of the daily demands on teenagers will begin to fall away. This means more time to pursue other interests and/or obligations they might not have time for during the school year. For many students, one of these obligations is collecting community service hours.
Read MoreIt may have taken some hard work convincing my students to attend a camp, job shadow or take a class over the summer, but all of them were thankful they did in the end. Why do I ask them to trade in their sleep for 'work'? The simple answer is DISCOVERY.
Read MoreVolunteering can be way more exciting and interesting than just completing the required number of hours to graduate.
Read MoreSo, here is everything you ever wanted to know about the ACT test.
Read MoreShould you take the Advanced Placement exam? Here’s what you should know about the exams and some factors to consider before opting in to the test administration.
Read MoreA student’s timeline for college-admissions testing.
Read MoreIt is the time of year students must prep for and take the ACT or SAT exam. This is a difficult decision that requires time, effort, and has a cost associated with it. Taking both tests to figure out which one is the best for the student is not necessarily the best strategy.
Read MoreWhen a parent is looking for those last moments to spend time with the child heading off to college, how do we find a way to compete with those shiny gadgets and instant message posts? Here are 4 ways to engage and connect with your teen before the “off to college” road trip.
Read MoreEducation was on the top of Florida's legislative session. Find out the numerous new state statutes that affects K-12 and higher education, including school safety, mental health, financial aid, and scholarships.
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