Why Should I Stay In School?
In his 2012 State of the Union address, President Obama asked states to consider increasing the minimum age for a student to leave school to 18. How do we keep youth engaged and motivated? Teens are...
View ArticleWomen’s History Month and Packaged For Success™
March is National Women’s History Month. Each year National Women’s History Month employs a unifying theme and recognizes national honorees whose work and lives testify to that theme. Women’s...
View ArticleJimmy Graham: From Foster Care to Statistic Breaker
I tuned in to Oprah’s Lifeclass: The Tour with Bishop TD Jakes this past Monday night and was delighted to learn about Jimmy Graham, tight end for the NFL New Orleans Saints. I’m not a football fan...
View ArticleExavier – Love of His Foster Mom Propelled Him To Succeed
Exavier Pope owns The Pope Law Firm. He is a Sports & Entertainment Attorney, Media Personality, Fortune 500 Speaker and Peak Performance Strategist, Writer, Economic Developer, and former foster...
View ArticleRich Korb – Educator and “Behavior Answer Man”
Rich Korb is an author and educator with 34 years experience working with youth in traditional and alternative schools, residential facilities, and juvenile detention centers. He has also served as an...
View ArticleEducation Means Better Outcomes For Youth In Care
It’s officially “back to school” time. The rush is on – new school supplies, dorm needs, uniforms and fashionable fall clothing. Is this what the start of a new school year has been reduced to?...
View ArticleIndependent Living In The 21st Century
Mastering certain life skills is essential to successful independent living. Life skills includes more than learning how to prepare a meal, drive a car, schedule a doctor’s appointment, or dress for a...
View ArticleWhat Classes Should I Take?
Years ago I worked in a school-based program and at the start of each new school year I organized a parent workshop related to helping your child have a successful school year. Topics included things...
View ArticleHelp Them Do Their Best In School
We are all aware of the sad statistics and educational obstacles that youth in foster care encounter. A student must adjust to different curricula, different school culture, different teachers, and...
View ArticleQuality Education: A Permanency Goal
Each Thursday in April our blog posts will focus on the theme “Throw-Back Thursday” and I will share past blog posts with you. Today’s Throw-Back Thursday theme is academic enrichment. Education...
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