Tag: learning
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How Orlando International Fashion Week Builds Confidence: A Belonging-Driven Casting Experience
At Orlando International Fashion Week (OIFW), the runway does not begin on show day. It begins at casting. Over two weekends this April, OIFW welcomed hundreds of aspiring and experienced models to CityArts Gallery in Downtown Orlando for official casting calls ahead of the June 6 runway shows. What unfolded was more than an audition…
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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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