Tag: learning
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Campus Connections: Building Belonging for Student Success
Walking through quiet campuses this August: Purdue Fort Wayne, Indiana Tech, the University of Indianapolis, Butler, and IU Indianapolis, I found myself reflecting on what signals true student belonging. It wasn’t just the buildings or new labs. It was the career closets tucked inside student centers, the mandatory study halls for athletes, the bulletin boards…
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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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Beyond Perspective: Conflict Resolution through Connection
On Friday, August 1, I watched the virtual stream of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce’s Good Morning Winter Park event, where Sharon and Marc Hagle, space travelers and community leaders, shared stories from their voyage beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Their insight was clear and powerful: “When you look back at Earth, there are no boundaries.”…
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