Category: Education
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Mentorship Is the Best Superpower: Lessons from the NFL’s “Champion” Super Bowl Ad
A Super Bowl Spotlight on Mentorship During Super Bowl LX in 2026, the National Football League (NFL) aired a powerful 60-second commercial titled Champion, a heartwarming tribute to youth coaches and the lasting power of mentorship (National Football League [NFL], 2026). The spot, created by agency 72andSunny LA, features a young boy giving a fiery…
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Lift Orlando and Valencia College Launch Free-Tuition Scholarship for Jones High Graduates
On January 7, 2026, Valencia College and Lift Orlando announced the launch of the Lift Scholars program, offering full tuition and fee coverage at Valencia for every graduate of Jones High School’s Class of 2026 through 2029. Whether pursuing an associate degree or short-term technical certificate, students will now have the opportunity to earn credentials…
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How Collaborative Philanthropy Expands Access in Education and the Arts
As the sun rose over downtown Orlando on August 12, I joined dozens of Central Florida changemakers at the Parikh Giving Alliance’s Change Makers Breakfast, where several nonprofit leaders gathered to celebrate their causes. Standing at the podium, I reflected on how my journey, from growing up being the “new kid” regularly (due to being…
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