Tag: Education
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Back-to-School Best Practices: A Guide for Parenting
The back-to-school season is an exciting yet hectic time for families. As summer wanes and a new school year approaches, parents and loved ones play a crucial role in helping children transition smoothly. Research in child development and education shows that proactive parental support can boost students’ academic success and emotional well-being (Barger et al.,…
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Go Where You Are Celebrated! The Power of Mentorship and Connection
In life, leadership, and learning, one quiet truth often determines our success: we grow where we are seen. “Go where you are celebrated” extends beyond a popular saying; it is a motivational framework that supports persistence, energy, and purpose across every stage of life. From students to seasoned professionals, the environments that affirm us are…
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Lessons from Military-Connected and First-Generation Learners
Belonging Makes the DifferenceWhen students feel a sense of connection to their peers, instructors, and the institution, they are more likely to stay enrolled, participate actively, and develop leadership capacity. Marraccini and Brier (2017) found that strong school connectedness correlates with fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety, reinforcing its role in both academic persistence and…
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